by
The Unicorns
- Record Label: Alien8 Recordings
- Release Date: Oct 21, 2003
User Score
Generally favorable reviews- based on 44 Ratings
User score distribution:
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Positive: 37 out of 44
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Mixed: 0 out of 44
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Negative: 7 out of 44
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JamesMMar 6, 2007I'm amazed that the this only recieved a 77! its an indie rock classic, this album changed my musical taste from lame emo/hardcore music to indie rock... the 9.3 users score speaks for itself
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DennisFeb 28, 2007The last minute and a half of "Les Os" might just be the best little bit of music ever composed. Absolutely brilliant album.
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grefAug 12, 2007Apparently stagnation in current musical production and composition, is completely reflected in the stale, unsophisticated musical sense of the entertainment review industry. A truly innovative and impressive album, with all the joy and unpretentious excitement of youth. Also Les Os, I Was Born, Tuff Ghost, The Clap, Jellybones and Let's Get Known fucking rock.
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sarahrOct 27, 2005Absolutely incredible - Drawer B sucks - Innoculate the Innocuous is one of the best songs of this decade.....this album is ESSENTIAL
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UnicornsMar 10, 2004Amazing. "Drawer B" sucks.
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janedoeMay 29, 2005fun fun
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HunterBJan 6, 2007I'll start by saying that this is the most original, unique, genuinely real album that I've heard in ages. I won't complicate things by going on and on about the record's greatness, but I will say one thing: buy it. Now.
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tinahMar 14, 2004Definitely worth listening to. The Unicorns are fun and whimsical. They take conventional indie rock tricks and transform them into their own. Catchy, cute, impressive! And best of all... They're coming to Ottawa Canada! Most bands miss the capital but we get to see them!! Yay!!!!
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CurranFMar 9, 2004Rockin'
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JohnAApr 1, 2004My first 10 ever. Brilliant album. Can't stop listening...
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woMay 20, 2004Loved this album... Hope to hear more good stuff from them in the future.
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RobAMar 1, 2005When I first got this album I listened to it constantly. Now, about a year later, I still enjoy it, but it certainly has lost some of its sparkle. This isn't an album that will change the world or your life, but it is certainly fun.
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MikeHApr 6, 2006Somewhere in the asshole of my eye theres' a muscle that relaxes when I cry....Fucking brilliant imagery and so much fun. Reminds me of the days when I would lay on my bedroom floor staring at the ceiling day dreaming of impossible feats and drooling.
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jesseOct 14, 2004Super refreshing disc is one of the most amazing records in the last 5 years.
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JTDec 23, 2004I agree, Drawer B sucks. This album has a lot of good tricks and twists. They portray elements of other bands (I could mistake a couple tracks as Microphones or the Coral or even Franz Ferdinand), but have their own distinct feel. All and all if you take the album as it seems to have been intended its pretty fun despite the apparent death theme. (!?) Good album.
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djmDec 14, 2006Only people that love this album will bother to rate it, thus the perhaps undeserved high score. As one of them, however, I have to say that the lo-fi and absurd catchy hooks are just great. "I was born a unicorn", "ready to die", "inoculate the innocuous", "jellybones", "tuff gho st" are the most standout tracks.
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Aug 5, 2018This album is legendary , the first time ive heard the first track "I Don't Wanna Die" , i fell in love with it , then i gave the whole album a try , and i was really suprised.
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Jun 15, 2019A unique indie rock album that deserves way more recognition. The album's sound and esthetic is very creative and special, it's a pretty great and fun album.
Awards & Rankings
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To be sure, there is an ironic smirk clinging to much of Who Will Cut Our Hair..., but there is also the subtle beatings of unpretentious sympathy and maverick potential.
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The Unicorns schtick isnt very difficult to see through; theyre grown adults writing childrens songs for grown adults.
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Its improbably refreshing to hear musicians that were clearly weaned on Frank Zappa, Supertramp and ELO messing things up and having a laugh.