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The Runaway Found
Generally favorable reviews
Based on 16 critic reviews
How did we calculate this?
Based on 16 votes
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Album Info
Label: Sanctuary / Rough Trade
Release Date: 20 April 2004
Discs: 1 disc
Genre(s): Indie, Rock
Summary
'Runaway Found' marks the debut LP for the London (by way of New Zealand) rock outfit led by 19-year-old singer/guitarist Finn Andrews. Their epic sound has drawn the band comparisons to many of the usual suspects (Coldplay, Radiohead, the Verve).
Also By This Artist: Nux Vomica Sun Gangs
Also On The Web: Official Artist Site
What The Critics Said
All critic scores are converted to a 100-point scale. If a critic does not indicate a score, we assign a score based on the general impression given by the text of the review. Learn more...
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Enigmatically beautiful, yet stinging with bitter cold. [#10, p.90]
Q Magazine
What elevates The Veils above pleasant distraction... is [Andrews'] extraordinary, chameleon-like voice. [Mar 2004, p.113]
Alternative Press
Where Starsailor failed at morphing Britpop with orchestral flair, the Veils soar. [Aug 2004, p.118]
The Guardian
Eyebrow-raising in print, they sound gripping here because of Andrews' glorious dagger-through-honey vocals, which combine with occasional strings and his band's raw passion to produce a corking debut.
Read Full Review >Playlouder
'The Runaway Found' may have sounded great in 1996, but it also sounds great now, and by our reckoning it always will.
Read Full Review >Uncut
Intoxicating. [Mar 2004, p.87]
Pitchfork
Despite its maturity, melodic strength, and direct connection to what came before, Runaway Found can't fully distance itself from the suspicion that it might just be "eh" in the long run.
Read Full Review >Drowned In Sound
If you like your heart soaked in red wine, and your records to sigh and sway, come hither.
Read Full Review >All Music Guide
The Runaway Found is an incredibly focused first album, giving evidence of how serious the Veils are about composing a stylish, quality sound.
Read Full Review >Blender
There's a fine line between sounding passionate and overwrought, but [The Veils] find themselves on the proper side of that smudgy barrier--just. [Aug 2004, p.142]
No Ripcord
The Runaway Found is to be filed alongside Coldplay, Starsailor and Snow Patrol.
Read Full Review >Tiny Mix Tapes
Falls between Starsailor, Travis, Elbow, Alfie, etc, always raising the question: who are The Veils?
Read Full Review >Stylus Magazine
They’re a perfect opening band: professional and sufficiently appealing on a sonic level without risking upstaging the headliner with any distinct personality or emotional resonance.
Read Full Review >Mojo
All pomp and bluster, like Coldplay at their most bombastic. [Mar 2004, p.108]
What Our Users Said
The average user rating for this album is 9.1 (out of 10) based on 16 User Votes
Note: User votes are NOT included in the Metascore calculation.
nt. TanvilaiPong gave it a9:
I love this album It sounds like nothing I've heard for many years.
Anthony S gave it a10:
In a music world where magazines will print the best ratings for the hottest acts, based solely on the fact that it will sell more copies, it feels astounding to know that The Veils will be the best kept secret for true music lover everywhere. With all of these references to Starsailor and Coldplay, I think an enigmatic band such as The Veils should be compared more to bands who have truly opend new ground for other acts. Take Afghan Wigs, The Philharmonic Orchestra and throw in a dash of The Velvet Underground...Ladies and Gentlemen...I give you The Veils.
Deirdre S gave it a10:
Every osng shines - one of the best albums of recent years
Tara gave it a9:
I've fallen completely in love this this album.. 'Lavinia' being my favorite followed by 'Talk Down the Girl' (although I really do love every song)
Mike D gave it a9:
It didnt leave my cd player for 2 weeks.
Sam P gave it a9:
Not a single bad track. Andrews voice is fantastic. 'Lavina' is one of the best songs I've heard in a long while.
Colleen W gave it a9:
Love, love, love it.
