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The first studio album in five years for the Scottish rockers was produced by Tortoise's John McEntire.
| LABEL: | Merge / Pema |
| RELEASE DATE: | 07 June 2005 |
| DISCS: | 1 disc |
| GENRE(S): | Indie, Rock |
NOTES: UK release 9 May 2005.
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The average user rating for this album is 8.5 (out of 10) based on 21 User Votes
Note: User votes are NOT included in the Metascore calculation.
ND Brown gave it an8:
A beautiful, moving, almost trancendent album. The minimalistic production allows the warmth of the melodies and harmonies to come through, and 'It's All In My Mind', 'Cells' and 'Only With You' must be some of the best songs of the year.
JP Nesker gave it a10:
This record makes my top 3 of 2005, along with "Plans" by Death Cab, "Some Cities" by doves, and "Illinoise" by Sufjan Stevens...anyone who isn't moved by the peerless pop genius of Norman, Raymond, and Gerald has no musical soul...nuff said.
Eddie_V gave it a9:
This album is a real jewel, it brings me back souvenirs, it make me happy. The sound is incredible, the voice is excellent. All songs on this album are amazing. Not listening to this album is missing one of the best music experience!!!!!
Jeremy K gave it a9:
A very mature, unpretentious recording from the most underappreciated band around today (that I know of). Their arrangements, both melodically and rhythmically are a refreshing lift from the predictable pop/rock variaton - and they don't ask -or plead - as some bands do, to be worshipped by their listenership. Light fare, fantastic stuff enveloped with the innate knowledge that real, lasting power and beauty lie in subtlety and understatement - not catch phrases, sound bites or overzealous "anthems". This album is an indication that they march on with pride of artisanship in tact - unwaveringly true to themselves as a musical entity that continues to levitate in its own space.
Jason P gave it a9:
A great disc. Nilesh B. hit the nail on the head: the initial listen may not make you think it's a great album, but the hooks and warmness of the album burrows into you mind and starts festering. It's gotten to the point where I can't go more than 20 minutes without smiling and humming something from this disc. It's also good that Mr. McDonald is back on the drum kit as well. His sparse playing ties in great with the album's sound. Highly recommended.
matt a gave it an8:
All around solid pop/british rock. Nothing that's going to change the music industry, but good nonetheless.
Jonathan C gave it a9:
Another winning outing from the best band in Scotland. Timeless, mature power pop in the same vein as the previous release "Howdy."

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