Simple Math
by Manchester Orchestra
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Manchester Orchestra bestography
Simple Math is ranked 4th best out of 9 albums by Manchester Orchestra on BestEverAlbums.com.
The best album by Manchester Orchestra is Mean Everything To Nothing which is ranked number 3328 in the list of all-time albums with a total rank score of 456.
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Simple Math track list
The tracks on this album have an average rating of 79 out of 100 (all tracks have been rated).
Simple Math rankings
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Simple Math ratings
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| Rating | Date updated | Member | Album ratings | Avg. album rating |
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| ! | 07/03/2026 23:51 | Exist-en-ciel | 15,299 | 70/100 |
| ! | 02/24/2026 08:16 | Leginlists | 3,745 | 83/100 |
| ! | 01/11/2026 21:59 | bjorndedrij | 178 | 57/100 |
| ! | 12/08/2025 09:52 | TonySayers61 | 25,106 | 64/100 |
| ! | 10/19/2025 00:21 | dhbarrett | 8,604 | 65/100 |
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This album has a Bayesian average rating of 72.6/100, a mean average of 71.5/100, and a trimmed mean (excluding outliers) of 72.7/100. The standard deviation for this album is 18.1.
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AAL2014 08/10/2018 16:54 | #219487 | TOP COMMENT
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Very close to my favorite work by Manchester. As previously stated, quite underrated here as well.
Maybe Andy's best songwriting overall on one project. I love pretty much every song up to the title track, however the last 3 songs aren't as memorable for me and cause the album to lose some steam. But songs like Pensacola, Mighty, Pale Black Eye, and April Fool show the band's ability to cover a lot of stylistic ground but still maintain an identity, a real strength of this record.
Very underappreciated album. I sometimes forget, it really is just as good as Mean Everything To Nothing. And like METN, it beautifully blends a mix of alt-rock dynamics with intense, emotionally lyricism/vocals. I would have to agree with most, that Virgin and Simple Math are the best songs, but Leaky Breaks is equally awesome.
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One of the most underrated albums of 2011. Though it drags on in parts, classics like the title song and Virgin make this a very beautiful record and one everyone should experience.
Very impressed by this! A lot going on and coming from the album. Pale Black Eye was a favorite. Prefered it when they turned the volume up. Might have to check out more from these if they are able to put out something like this. A frosty fun forbidden fun fest! Heavy on guitar and orchestra!
pearljammer13 11/07/2011 01:26 | #29906 | TOP COMMENT
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Really wish they would get more recognition. This is the best album of 2011 and hardly anyone ever mentions it. Awesome band, seeing them live in a couple weeks for the 3rd time.
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