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9.2 out of 10

Universal acclaim- based on 33 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 32 out of 33
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  3. Negative: 1 out of 33

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  1. pablog
    Apr 6, 2004
    8
    Pure pop for now people. You'll be singing along in no time. Ambulance borrows freely from every pop new wave band you've ever heard and creates a terrific best of collection on ambulance ltd.
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  2. John
    Aug 18, 2004
    10
    I just LOOVE this cd! I really think these guys will be big, and big as in people who like intelligent music will like it, I love this album because it has a real heart, and they have a lot of passion and style. Every time I hear "Stay Where You Are" I almost get misty-eyed because the song is just SO beautiful!
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  3. marcusr
    Mar 4, 2005
    10
    classic little gems. There's about 5 classics, 3 or 4 very goods and a couple of fillers.
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  4. TomaszS
    Jul 23, 2005
    9
    for those who like John Lennon would be a great surprise
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  5. AlexP
    Oct 27, 2004
    10
    One of the year's best, without a doubt. Pure, masterful, effortless pop. Catchy yet spacious. Highly recommended.
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  6. TyG
    Apr 9, 2004
    10
    Brilliant muscianship and an excellent understanding for the craft of a solid song
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  7. Karan
    Jan 1, 2005
    10
    Every instrument plays a different part and has it's own groove. The music is so intricately woven, and blends so well. Great songwriters and talented musicians, as well. I saw em on MTV's discover and download, and ever since iv been completely entranced by this band.
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  8. SamB
    Jun 1, 2005
    10
    Reminiscent of The Velvet Underground, and dripping with New York 'Cool'. This album is an undeniable musical masterpiece, far outshining many of its influences.
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  9. rayw
    May 2, 2007
    8
    splendid listen, some interesting ideas and played with confidence and aplomb. any chance of a follow up ?
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  10. krysten
    Oct 12, 2004
    10
    It's a gem of a record
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  11. taylorf
    Apr 27, 2004
    10
    brilliant
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  12. markf
    Apr 27, 2004
    8
    This album has some amazing highpoints. For me, they're the opening instrumental "Yoga Means Union", then one of the best Velvets songs that VU never wrote, "Primitive (The Way I Treat You)" and the pure 60s pop of "Ophelia." I don't mean to say that the rest of the album is a letdown. There's no losers in the bunch. It's just that sometimes when they could have kicked out the jams, they seem to get just a teeny bit mushy. This is still highly recommended and one of the best so far this year.… Expand
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  13. bens
    Apr 4, 2004
    10
    best debut since coldplay's parachutes, a great album by a great band.
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  14. s.bradford
    Jun 9, 2004
    9
    damn near perfect...great love making album ;D
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  15. AnthonyN
    Jul 31, 2004
    10
    One of the best albums of the year. A great mix of various different rock sounds of the past.
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  16. NickC
    Jan 4, 2005
    10
    i think this soundtrack has a beatles sound and a new age sound i like it a lot.
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  17. BillyS
    Apr 14, 2005
    10
    Beautiful thoughts on a CD!
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  18. ChristianC
    May 22, 2005
    10
    all tracks are great and the lyrics are both melodic and comparable to most people's situations.
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  19. justiny
    Apr 2, 2006
    10
    best album ever!
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  20. Sean
    Apr 27, 2006
    10
    Totally awesome debut. This definitely makes me regain a little bit of faith in the dying music scene
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  21. SiobhanM
    Oct 11, 2004
    9
    Saw them open for The Killers and they were amazing!! I'd love to see them come back to Ottawa!
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  22. chrisg
    Aug 23, 2005
    9
    one of the best debuts ive heard in a LONG LONG time... infectious, smart, eclectic and wiry... this IS pop
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  23. BrendanN
    Jun 18, 2006
    10
    One of the best albums I've listened to in months and months. Every song is it's own little island paradise.
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Metascore
78 out of 100

Generally favorable reviews - based on 15 Critics

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 14 out of 15
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 15
  3. Negative: 0 out of 15
  1. Splendid
    60
    The group creates an ornately atmospheric resonance throughout Ambulance Ltd., but their light-weight compositions place the album at serious risk of floating away.
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  2. Blender
    80
    Ambulance Ltd have good ears and an even better imagination: They run their influences through a filter of solid gold. [Apr 2004, p.126]
  3. Rolling Stone
    70
    They have a brilliant gift for Lennon-style pop melody that makes their spaciest riffs go down like a spoonful of hash-laced honey. [13 May 2004, p.73]
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