Metascore
55

Mixed or average reviews - based on 5 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 1 out of 5
  2. Negative: 0 out of 5
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  1. Sep 6, 2016
    62
    The album flows well, effortlessly segueing from Achtung Baby-like rock to mechanical new wave like Depeche Mode and Pet Shop Boys. O’Riordan and Koretsky sing simple lyrics, often repeating the same phrase over and over, allowing alternate meanings to sink in.
  2. Sep 19, 2016
    60
    Once, or if, expectations related to personnel are set aside, there are some meaty post-punk tunes among an uneven selection on Science Agrees.
  3. Q Magazine
    Sep 6, 2016
    60
    Combining Koretsky's electro throb, Rourke's funky bass and O'Riordan's distinctive, albeit newly toned vocals. It particularly works on the uptempo and lush The Moon and the more hardcore Gunfight, enhancing everyone's reputation. [Oct 2016, p.107]
  4. Uncut
    Sep 6, 2016
    40
    D.A.R.K's serviceable but derivative electronica frames an unremarkable marshalling of collective talents. [Sep 2016, p.73]
  5. Sep 6, 2016
    40
    It’s experimental in a kitchen sink (including Chris Isaak) way rather than studied and arty à la Everything Everything. Too often, the results are a bit of a mess.
User Score
7.0

Generally favorable reviews- based on 5 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 4 out of 5
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 5
  3. Negative: 1 out of 5
  1. Jan 20, 2018
    10
    Amazing record. Maybe Koretsky is not even close to Dolores' star status but she's never sounded better. Yeah, this album sound similar toAmazing record. Maybe Koretsky is not even close to Dolores' star status but she's never sounded better. Yeah, this album sound similar to Moby's "Hotel" at times but Dolores and Oleg made it special. Full Review »