A Different Kind of Fix - Bombay Bicycle Club
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  • Summary: The third album for the British rock band was produced by Ben Allen, along with contributions from Jim Abbiss and Jack Steadman.

Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 15 out of 19
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 19
  3. Negative: 0 out of 19
  1. Absolute Punk (Staff reviews)
    Aug 24, 2011
    91
    It is all-at-once beautiful, infectious, impressive and brilliant.
  2. PopMatters
    Sep 21, 2011
    80
    This time around, listeners will lap up the stellar production these guys unfold as they extend their reach for taller heights and newer possibilities.
  3. No Ripcord
    Sep 22, 2011
    80
    This album is a great one, and proof that the band are able and willing to develop and grow their music.
  4. Mojo
    Aug 30, 2011
    60
    The results are melodic, gently atmospheric indie rock that often fits the neo-shoegaze paradigm. [Sept. 2011, p. 101]
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  1. Ricko
    8
    Overall, this record has nice chilled vibe to it. Musically it's excellent and the production on the record is really strong. "Lights Out, Words Gone", is indicative of the rest of the album. It's a record you have to pay attention to rather than have on in the backround in order to fully appreciate it. "Take the right one" sounds like Jonsi and Sigur Ros collaborating with The Stone Roses. It fades slightly toward the end but overall this is an album well worth having.… Expand
  2. mikeisnowonfire
    7
    A departure from their first album, but kudos to them for pushing into a new sound. The ambient and shoegazing undertones show a band that is young and still growing and finding their place. I think I enjoyed their first album better, which was more upbeat and diverse. A solid transition album. Look for their next album to hopefully fuse all these sounds to create something really special. Until then, experience, the not-so-subtle (but mostly enjoyable) musical growing pains of a young, talented band.… Expand
  3. 384sprites
    5
    "Lights Out, Words Gone" is the only good song. I wanted very badly for the remainder of the album to have the same sound... but the answer is "no". It's too bad, that song is crazy good.… Expand

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