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A Hyperactive Workout For The Flying Squad
by Ocean Colour Scene
The seventh album for the British rockers includes appearances by Jools Holland and Paul Weller.
| LABEL: |
Sanctuary |
| RELEASE DATE: |
29 March 2005 |
| DISCS: |
1 disc |
| GENRE(S): |
Rock |
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70
Under The Radar
A mature testimony to their endurance. [#9]
70
Mojo
There's a confident, liberated spirit at play. [May 2005, p.95]
60
Uncut
Ocean Colour Scene return to remind us that no one loves the mid-'60s beat boom more than they do. [May 2005, p.103]
60
All Music Guide
While they offer few surprises on Hyperactive, they also offer no embarassments, and it's likely that any fan still faithfully buying records nearly a decade after Moseley Shoals will enjoy this record.
55
Pitchfork
I've rooted for these guys because they nearly achieve that fine mix between tackiness and genius perfected by bands like T. Rex and the Darkness. Unfortunately, I can only give them points for effort.
50
New Musical Express
Sound[s] pretty much the same as they did a decade ago. [19 Mar 2005, p.59]
40
PopMatters
The basic problem with A Hyperactive Workout for the Flying Squad is that it has a tendency to fuzz that fine line between inspiration and imitation.
The average user rating for this album is 9.6 (out of 10) based on 5 User Votes
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