The best album of 07, plain and simple.

It seems that you can't read about Editors without hearing comparisons to their American counterparts, Interpol. Granted, both have excelled at emulating the dark post-punk sound created by Joy Division in the late 70's, but along with bands like Bloc Party, they have successfully modernized the sound and made it their own. In fact, I might have previously conceded that Interpol simply did it better, but with Editor's sophomore release An End Has A Start, that is no longer the case. The first thing you'll notice about An End Has A Start is a fuller sound and a wider range than was featured on their remarkable debut, The Back Room. The record benefits from the addition of piano and dramatic moments of atmospheric calm on several tracks without sacrificing their edge. Additionally, the songs generally seem to have more emotion, more build-up, stronger climaxes and even more profound lyrics … Expand

I am going to do something entirely unique here - I'm going to review an Editors album without any reference to either Interpol or Joy Division!!! I can do this because I am almost completely unfamiliar with their work (apart from the ubiquitous Love Will Tear Us Apart of course). I loved The Back Room. Though not completely flawless it was the soundtrack to my 6 month stay in Edinburgh and still brings back great memories. That album I liked on first listen, then the next couple I thought 'oh, it's a bit of a disappointment, all sounds a bit samey', then the songs developed their personalities and it barely left my cd player for months. And I have to say this album has been exactly the same. After a bit of initial disappointment and feeling of it not matching up with The Back Room, the songs then took hold of me and wouldn't let go. Personally I prefer their more upbeat tracks, with The Racing Rats and the title track probably my 2 faves, but there's not a track I haven't enjoyed. The fact is you can analyse this album and say it's derivative or whatever you may, but the bottom line is that for the past few months this album has given me a great amount of pleasure, and surely that is what it's all about, hey folks? And I just recently saw them live and they blew me away. One of the best gigs ever. Don't miss them if you get the chance.… Expand

An Amazing Follow to The Back Room. Could be the Cd of the year

un album molto bello decisamente migliore del primo, che già era buono, e con un singolo che resterà per molto tempo nella testa

This is a great album. A serious contender for the best of 2007.

Brilliant album.

Terrific second album from this band showing growth, maturity, and a willingness to express themselves and take chances. At this point the Interpol/Killers...etc comparisons are superflurous as the Editors show themselves to be a different beast altogether. I would put them in the British Sea Power "Open Season" camp or even early REM or Smiths...something like that, but entirely original at this point. C' mon folks..."Smokers outside the Hospital Doors", "An End Has a Start", and "Escape the Nest" are absolute classic songs. I was originally looking forward to the Interpol album, but after hearing both, Editors is in my cd player every day, Interpol sits on the shelf already collecting a layer of dust.… Expand

I yearn for the day when those who critique albums will stop uselessly comparing them to other albums by other bands. This album is a departure from their previous, but still a fantastic work of art, full of 10 strong cuts; all of which should be judged on their own merit.

Emotional and Uplifting. Great follow-up to there debut.

Best indie album of 2007.

I like Playlouder's review; I also shat my pants. I loved The Back Room... I like An End Has A Start better.

It's a tight album and one of the best I've heard so far this year. It's not my favorite album out of the UK this year (that would be the new Art Brut) but I certainly think this album is better than the debut.

Terrific once again. A worthwhile investment.

A true musical gem! Wonderful album to listen to.

A fine follow-up to there stellar debut "The Back Room". In my opinion one of the best debuts in the last 10 years. So, my expectations for this were pretty high and in the end I was disappointed. Smokers Outside the Hospital Doors is a catchy, melodic opening track, followed by the ultra solid AEHAS, so, basically all the songs are pretty consistent except for Well Worn Hand. It isn';t a bad song, it just kind of brings the down the energy of the album a tiny bit. When Anger Shows & Escape the Nest have to be two of the most epic, powerful songs I've heard in quite sometime. Oh!, another thing, Tom's vocals have improved significantly especially in songs like The Weight of the World and When Anger Shows. All in all, this is a great album. Even though, I don't think it's better than there debut. It proves that the Editors are definitely here to stay and are one of the best bands in the world. I can't believe this only has a 64 on this website, once again it shows that critics don't know anything. Great job guys, here's to another great album.… Expand

This and Arcade Fire's Neon Bible are the two crowning jewels of 2007. A marvelous album from beginning to end, ignore all the stupid comparisons to other bands. With this album the Editors have found there own sound. Escape The Nest and When Anger Shows are bound to be Rock classics. "An End Has A Start" is truly a must buy.

A beautfiul, thrilling epic second album by the boys of Birmingham, England. They've really stepped up there game to whole another level. Each song is different from the other and they all sound incredible especially Bones and Weight of the World. This is no sophmore slump whatsoever. This is a great, great album.

This album is so good that I haven't been this emotionally moved by an album since Springsteen's Born To Run came out in 75 and that's saying alot. This band has gone the ultimate distance with this wonderful follow-up to the Back Room and have left all there musical peers in the dust... amazed.

I really love this album. It gets a little slow in the middle but nonetheless probably my favorite album of the year so far.

Truly beautiful and spectacular in every possible way. Editors are one of the best bands I've listened to in the last 20 years and this album proves my point. "An End Has A Start" is what a sophmore album shoud be.

Brilliant second album!

Very Echo & B/Interpol sounding, but I like it. Kinda of surprised at the negative reviews.