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The Manchester band follow their Mercury Music Prize-nominated debut 'Asleep In The Back' with this ambitious 11-track sophomore disc.
| LABEL: | V2 |
| RELEASE DATE: | 27 January 2004 |
| DISCS: | 1 disc |
| GENRE(S): | Alternative, Rock |
NOTES: Original UK release 18 August 2003.
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The average user rating for this album is 9.3 (out of 10) based on 20 User Votes
Note: User votes are NOT included in the Metascore calculation.
Josh E. gave it a10:
A beautiful record from start to finish. This should have made them huge. Too bad for all of those who are missing it.
Mike P gave it a10:
One of the best ever.
Allan N gave it a10:
Lush, complex, emotionally charged collection of outstanding tracks. In my view, this is the best album in the past few years.
Paul M gave it a9:
A stunning achievement. The music is deeply textured and rewards repeated listens repeatedly. The lyrics are gorgeous, at times poetic almost - example from 'Switching Off' - 'Last of the men in hats hops off the coil, And a final scene unfolds inside, Deep in the rain of sparks behind his brow , Is a part replayed from a perfect day'. Wow
music man gave it a10:
Everything about this album is beautiful
Mr Mikey gave it a 9:
My heart still lies with Asleep in the Back I suppose but the band have moved on from the dark of Bury which is all through the first album. As the band were taken into the wide world they lightened up, after all they finally made the escape that was haunting their first album. Worldly wise and a little happier. Anyone know where the 3rd album will go? Becasue I don't have a clue.
Benny P gave it a 10:
My album of 2003. Hugely inventive, emotional and engaging.

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