Man-Made
by Teenage Fanclub
Metascore
79

Generally favorable reviews - based on 27 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 24 out of 27
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 27
  3. Negative: 0 out of 27
  1. New Musical Express (NME)
    60
    Ultimately, the album is weighed down by its very gentleness. [30 Apr 2005, p.64]
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  2. Alternative Press
    60
    Too many tunes struggle to remind listeners of their catchiness. [Aug 2005, p.166]
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  3. Under The Radar
    50
    A little too straight--a little too synthetic--to be truly memorable. [#10, p.114]
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Awards & Rankings

97
#97 Best Album of 2005

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User Score
8.5

Universal acclaim- based on 23 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 21 out of 23
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 23
  3. Negative: 1 out of 23
  1. pkindieboy
    Dec 3, 2013
    9
    Love the songs 'Cells' and 'It's All In My Mind'. Very nice writing all around, and John McEntire does a great job producing. There aren'tLove the songs 'Cells' and 'It's All In My Mind'. Very nice writing all around, and John McEntire does a great job producing. There aren't many bands making music this melodic these days.… Full Review »
  2. NDBrown
    Aug 23, 2006
    8
    A beautiful, moving, almost trancendent album. The minimalistic production allows the warmth of the melodies and harmonies to come through, A beautiful, moving, almost trancendent album. The minimalistic production allows the warmth of the melodies and harmonies to come through, and 'It's All In My Mind', 'Cells' and 'Only With You' must be some of the best songs of the year.… Full Review »
  3. JPNesker
    Dec 30, 2005
    10
    This record makes my top 3 of 2005, along with "Plans" by Death Cab, "Some Cities" by doves, and "Illinoise" by Sufjan Stevens...anyone who This record makes my top 3 of 2005, along with "Plans" by Death Cab, "Some Cities" by doves, and "Illinoise" by Sufjan Stevens...anyone who isn't moved by the peerless pop genius of Norman, Raymond, and Gerald has no musical soul...nuff said.… Full Review »
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