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Universal acclaim- based on 590 Ratings
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Positive: 544 out of 590
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Mixed: 25 out of 590
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Negative: 21 out of 590
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DaveV.Sep 10, 2002God put a smile upon your face - More like Coldplay put a smile on my face. Outstanding
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IreneL.Sep 2, 2002"A Rush of Blood..." prove Coldplay's prowess and seemingly unlimited talent. Truly hummable and accessable melodies serve as a facade to a much more thoughtful and tension-filled core.
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scottgJan 7, 2003this is a truly superb follow up to parachutes. the album takes coldplay to another level this album will rock any venue in the uk but may find it hard in the states. keep up the good work lads
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TomMAug 10, 2004Great album. As good as parachutes. Very pleasantly surprised
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BujarRMay 14, 2005Well....shortly.BEST ALBUM OF ALL TIMES!
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VerenaS.Oct 1, 2002woha! this album is great!
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TommyOct 1, 2002the most melodic album to come out maybe ever. As someone once put it, 'it's all about the tunes'. Oh, you'll get the odd person complaining about how this band's overrated, but it's only because he (and it's always a guy) can't hear passion and emotion within a song. They don't get this band. The other 99.9% of us do. Buy it, post haste.
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JulianE.Aug 27, 2002
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JonN.Sep 2, 2002Simply put, one of the best albums i have ever heard. It surpasses the original album "Parachutes" without bound--the emotions that the album arouses from my senses is beyond extraordinary. The only thing i can say to criticize the album is that it makes me too sad at times. All emotions aside, it is a definite 10.
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anonymousSep 5, 2002just listen to it
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AndreeC.Sep 5, 2002Gorgeous songs!!! Fantastic Album!!!
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TracyGJan 8, 2003This Album is Great. The Group is awesome. I have never heard music like this before. This group has me in a trance. I love them, Tracy, 25, San Diego
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DavidJMar 26, 2003That anyone actually gave this album a "0" is just sad. This is without doubt the strongest album of 2002!
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MitchH.Mar 4, 2003This is one of the best CD's I have. All the songs on the CD are either as good as the one before or better. Music at it's best.
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MarySMar 9, 2003This album is amazing. You have to listen to it a few times, but after that I was hooked and Coldplay has become one of my favorite bands!
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scottmMay 6, 2003relaxing and talented. this band is a true band and real songs on their albums.
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BenBJun 10, 2005Wow....it dosn't get any better than this. A masterpiece
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JoelWJun 15, 2005This was the album that made me stop. 'The Scientist' is magnificent, musical genius, while 'Clocks' was the single that attracted me. There are few who are so undeniably and potentially talented as Martin, Berryman, Buckland and Champion. Everyone knows them. They will go on to become one of the greatest bands of their time. I have little doubt.
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MarkHMay 16, 2006One of the best albums of the decade! Contemplative... but not overly deep, this album will not disappoint.
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JohnKJun 1, 2006One of the albums that will truly change your life, all of these songs are ones that you can listen to over and over and never get tired of.......personal favorites include God Put a Smile Upon Your Face [one of the best musically done songs in a long time] The Scientist [amazingly beautiful] and Amsterdam [incomparable]
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JoeyCJul 7, 2006Certain albums are timeless, this is one. I;ll never forget the first time i heard 'clocks' it hit me then that coldplay was a band that was gonna leave an impression on music lovers abroad. This album will go down in history as one of the greatest.
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DoronHOct 10, 2002very touching lyrics and music
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TomAug 23, 2002This is my favorite album since Achtung Baby. It just beats out OK computer because at the end of the day it has the tunes from the first track to the last. A stunning achievement, and a new litmus test for me. In other words, if you don't like this album, we couldn't possibly be friends.
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ViperT.Aug 25, 2002whoa!
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MartijnD.Aug 26, 2002This is a great album. Probably the best to come out this year so be sure to buy it!
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CalvinI.Aug 27, 2002
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egAug 28, 2002immense best of the year
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J.WhippleAug 31, 2002Brilliant. And completely lacking pretension. This is the real deal.
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ClareF.Sep 13, 2002i love it the sound they make is just beautiful!
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JamieM.Sep 13, 2002A masterful album, puts Parachutes to shame
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thesillymofoSep 6, 2002still shocked
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bsaintDec 24, 2003this might possibly be the best band of all time. this cd is so awesome. its puts you in a chill mode
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paulFeb 13, 2003a classic album
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VERVE.MApr 19, 2003
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celestemAug 1, 2003It is a wonderful piece of artsmanship from Coldplay.
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JonardVFeb 10, 2004If I could, I would give this album a 20. Those who rated this album under 5 need to stop sniffing the nose candy. I'm sick and tired of hearing comparisons with Radiohead, especially since Thom Yorke looks like Clay Aiken. Music is not meant to be "complicated", rather it is meant to ease the drive home...
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[Anonymous]Jun 19, 2004Awesome. Usually, I like harder music, but this is an exception.
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SavannahTJul 15, 2004When Coldplay's first album, Parachutes, came out I was stunned. They are a terrific band. A lot of bands will put out their first record and be awesome but their music tends to get boring with the up and coming albums. Coldplay really knows how to overcome that. A Rush of Blood to the Head is a terrific CD and I would recommend it to anyone looking for a great band.
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BTSep 27, 2005This is one of the best Albums ever made. Coldplay have a great sound, and great lyrics. I read that somebody put "did people forget about Oasis". Im guessing this person didnt realize that Oasis said Coldplay is the best new band out, and Oasis is great too. This album has no end to great songs, and is good from start to end.
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KyleighHFeb 11, 2006I love this album. I used to have it, but now I don't anymore. I love the songs "Clocks" and "The Scientist." Coldplay's "A Rush Of Blood To the Head" album is good as their "Parachutes" album. I even heard the song "Clocks" on ER during the 2002-03 season. This is a good album.
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JennaPJun 11, 2006
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TyeN.Jun 16, 2006
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SkyNightJul 25, 2006this c.d. is great from start to finish. the powerful music and soothing voice give this albuman edge. i still enjoy this album to this day and it makes me feel every emotion in my body!
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davenSep 22, 2006
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Myles#13Sep 6, 2006Quite simply... fantastic album. This is the album that put Coldplay on the top of the rock and roll (albeit lite) world. Those who don't like Coldplay... give them a bloody chance, they are a GREAT band! Personal fav's are 'God Put A Smile Upon Your Face', 'Scientist', 'Green Eyes' and the title track.
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garymFeb 15, 2007I'm a hard rock/hip-hop fan, so I don't listen to "make out" music all that much. But even I can say this album is awesome. When its all said and done, this will go down as the album of the decade because of its universal likability.
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ScottW.Aug 15, 2007Truly a beautifully cold album.The sound of coldplay is perfect in this second album. A classic and one of the the best albums ever made.
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JoshJOct 22, 2008This album was the best Coldplay album ever. It is exciting and intelligent from start to finish. Impressive accomplishment.
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AdrianNJul 26, 2009
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DaveS.Aug 23, 2002Stunning album,the best of the year by far and for me a defining point in British guitar music.
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AlanW.Aug 23, 2002Stunningly beautfiful and powerful.
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AndyH.Sep 12, 2002Simply amazing.
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RyanPSep 16, 2002Can't stop listening to this thing.
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IsaiahWNov 17, 2003Coldplay is a very talented band. This cd has very good music. Alot soft bands are hated but this band has skill and knows how to make soft music good even though it is soft. Both CD'S by Coldplay kick.
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AlexPDec 6, 2003coldplay kicks ass. screw all of you who think otherwise. especially all you britney spears fans...
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BrianFeb 16, 2003By far the best album I've heard in quite a long time. The first time I listened to the CD, I was dumbfounded. It's amazing. Chris Martin is a phenomenal pianist and vocalist, and that alone compensates for the ocassional repition. Then the video for "The Scientist" officially did it. I fell in love with the band. They're awesome!
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MikeCSep 19, 2003I cant believe how people have come out and given this album and the band absolute shit. This album would have to be one of the greatest of my time and if people cant recognise that then they should go back to listening to Britney Spears, Eminem and all that other crap because that is about the limit of their musical intelligence.
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LizBMar 29, 2004The entire album is great. The song 'The Scientist' has a special meaning to me and it is amazing. Warning Sign is great too!
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JohnAug 17, 2004Beautiful, Sublime, Intellectual, Literate, and Perfect: all words that come to mind when I think of this cd
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nickcoNov 29, 2002The best album i've ever listened to. Chris Martin is a lyrical genious and the sound is awesome.
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Mar 18, 2011By far Coldplay's greatest work, beautiful, melancholy art rock from the mid of a mind who in no way sounds like Radiohead (as many assume) this album saved my life and brought me into the world of music
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Jan 22, 2011Absolutely fantastic masterpiece
probably the best album of the whole decade
not a single bad or weak song even "A Whisper" is amazing
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Aug 6, 2011
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Oct 28, 2011This album is certainly Coldplay's best in my opinion. It is full of masterpieces and has a great mood to it. Best songs are "God Put A Smile Upon Your Face", "In My Place, "The Scientist", "Green Eyes" and "Politik".
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Sep 8, 2011This album is fantastic!!!! It's just an absolutely timeless classic, you can immerse yourself in their music and there are so many memorable tracks. Coldplay are an AWESOME group.
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Sep 21, 2013Coldplay surpasses Parachutes with a bold, determined, and flawless album, A Rush of Blood to the the Head. The Scientist, Clocks, In My Place, A Whisper, and a Rush of Blood to the head are the frontrunners in this race and the rest are close behind. This race being musical greatness.
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Nov 4, 2011Best album by Coldplay to this day. Its the best tracks are "A Rush of Blood to the Head," "Green Eyes," "Scientist," and "Clocks." I recommend this masterpiece to anyone who wants to hear good music.
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Sep 29, 2012This is Coldplay's masterpiece. "Politik" and "God Put A Smile Upon Your Face" are quality rock songs, the "The Scientist" and "Warning Sign" are some of the best melancholic songs you will hear, the sophisticated indie tracks, "Daylight" and "Whisper", are addictive, however, the best song on here is "Clocks". The hypnotic piano riff is heavenly. Breathtaking.
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Jun 4, 2014Beautiful. Simply beautiful. Chris Martin, although slightly unadept in writing lyrics, and his band of musicians, never fails to amuse and amaze for the second time. The best album of Coldplay, behind it is Viva La Vida.
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Jun 15, 2018A thoughtful, provoking album about urgency. Coldplay managed to create a timeless album.
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Feb 23, 2016One of the greatest albums of all time by one of the greatest bands of all time. A Rush of Blood to the Head goes from gentle piano ballads to harder rock/alternative. The album carries beautiful melodies and thoughtful lyrics. A true classic!
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Jun 14, 2016This is another amazing Coldplay album!!!
I love all the songs
This album is even better than parachutes
It feels like they evolved and the sound is phenomenal
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Dec 3, 2017One of biggest achievements of british band commanded by Chris Martin in this new millenium. In shortly words is charming from A to Z. Particullarly in songs like The scientist, Yellow and Clocks.
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Jan 23, 2017Easily one of their top three albums, a big contender for best album, and one of the best albums of the decade. This is when they hit it big and showed the world their creativity. They didn't seem to be trying to be a 'pop' band and while there were hints of other greats (like U2) in their music, they made their own style and showed who they would be for the next 10 years in this great.
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Aug 16, 2017es un buen álbum, agradable de inicio a fin, te puede acompañar a donde vayas y jamás te cansarás de escucharlo, porque es perfecto para cualquier ocasión.
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Aug 8, 2017Easily the best Coldplay album, which defined the band as we remember it. Have to mention the beautiful composition of an album with In My Place being a fantastic #2 song and Amsterdam being a great closing song for this legendary record
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Aug 8, 2017One of the best albums of 2000s and of all time. It's definetely Coldplay's best album, also, singles from the album are just perfect. That piano easily brings you memories.
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Mar 12, 2023This forever is one of my favorite albums of all time. Every song has an extraordinary place in my heart. Their sound is their best on this record. The scientist, Clocks, God put a smile upon my face, A rush of blood to the head authentical masterpieces. It's melancholy, raw, pure, and sophisticated.
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Dec 4, 2019Easily thier best this is thier Masterpiece just a mix of emotion and amazing sounds Politik stands out
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Oct 13, 2018
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Mar 17, 2023Coldplay’s sophomore album, “A Rush of Blood to the Head” gave the band a space on the music industry and skyrocketed their popularity. This record is as great as it’s predecessor, but now it feels rather mainstream with more elaborated production of the songs, such as “Clocks” winner of the Grammy’s category “Song Of the Year”.
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Sep 28, 2019A obra-prima do Coldplay e um dos melhores álbuns de rock dos anos 2000. Sem mais.
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Nov 26, 2019Coldplay almost at its best.
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Aug 13, 2022Simple but effective the cut back singing and the lack of doing too much makes the album likeable relateable and somehow still hard to replicate
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JackMBJun 6, 2005This is a great album, which will grown on you with time. It's different if not better to Parachutes. However, this can only be given a 9, as after listening to X&Y this is clearly inferior.
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brianmSep 1, 2002the sound of a band willing to build on its success, not lay stagnant in it. the album has a familiar sound, but boldly goes places parachutes did not.
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AnshumanS.Sep 15, 2002well,this is really good.by listening to their music,it feels as if they have been in the music scene for years and years.but,the truth is it's just their second album and i'm telling you-they r here to stay for a long -long time indeed.way to go,coldplay!if u guys have loved their album,then u can try out travis's 2!!!
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JohnM.Sep 9, 2002It's a great album. I love the first song especially. But as far as being the greatest brit pop band right now, I think that the Doves are superior to Coldplay. The Last Broadcast is simply phenomenal.
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PaulMJan 1, 2008
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MichaelE.Oct 7, 2002Seems pretty boring and mediocre at first, and the lyrics certainly aren't much of an artistic statement, but 'round about 1:00 AM on the fifth or sixth listen it suddenly becomes exquisitely, breathtakingly GORGEOUS.
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ChrisP.Sep 19, 2002
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AraelpMar 23, 2003Bassist & drummer could put more emphasis on key rhythms musically speaking; 'sure is soothing to my soul though. thanks Coldplay
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RodG.Apr 22, 2003Not as good as playin' live concerts, but they just turned my favourite band.
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eidoroJul 17, 2004
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TylerDJun 7, 2005The first time I heard "Clocks", I fell in love with it. The CD is no different. Am I a hardcore Coldplay fan? No, definately not. But it's no doubt they have talent. Lots of talent.
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DavidPJul 29, 2005The best Coldplay album. Very different from Parachutes, their first album and also a great one. The sound is darker, it is a more complex work, and it takes several listens to appreciate it. If you have not listened any of their albums, I recommend you to listen Parachutes first.
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ColdplayFanJan 23, 2006AROBBTH starts off with a great 5 songs, and continues to produce after that. Politik has great driving guitar, In my place is a great supporter, GPASUYF is incredible, etc. etc. All the way to Amsterdam. That has to be the best song ever recorded.
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Without the emotional resonance of Martin's voice at its most free, Coldplay's brilliantly minimal musical foundation has nothing to support. So it falters.
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Coldplay's new record is a little edgier, trancier, and more conversational than their last. It is called A Rush of Blood to the Head, and in waves and swells of major tunes and frisky then looping time signatures, that's just about the effect it has.
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But while the sound of this album is more expansive, the influences a bit less obvious, and the approach more varied, the guys forgot to tote along their initial strength: the songs.