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Universal acclaim- based on 18 Ratings

  • Summary: This is the debut full-length release for the Leeds post-punk band.
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Possessed
I am still free, I can't seem to think The voice inside my head tells me to flinch who I see I flip my... Don't think I have a problem, I just think... See the rest of the song lyrics
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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 22 out of 26
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 26
  3. Negative: 1 out of 26
  1. Drowned In Sound
    Feb 28, 2014
    90
    From the twin guitar salvos of Mark Goldsworthy and Liam Matthews through to Tom Kelly and Henry Ruddell's flawless rhythm section crowned by Mitchell's voice of reason, they're an unshakable and on this, their long-awaited first LP, an unstoppable force.
  2. Filter
    Mar 7, 2014
    80
    As a whole, Eagulls is a refreshing, unrestrained album, a cool drink of insta-nostalgia for the best of the late ’80s, early ’90s rejecters of the mold.
  3. DIY Magazine
    Feb 26, 2014
    80
    A tour de force of Eagulls' brash and brazen-faced formula, this is a record that’ll be ringing in your ears for days after it’s finished.
  4. Q Magazine
    Mar 14, 2014
    80
    Post-punk might not be new, but like their name, with a few tweaks and some bold personality Eagulls have defiantly made it their own. [Apr 2014, p.108]
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  5. Rolling Stone
    Mar 4, 2014
    70
    The Eags are at their best when they bump into a memorable melody.
  6. CMJ
    Mar 13, 2014
    70
    As a debut album, Eagulls proves that this band has tremendous potential.
  7. PopMatters
    Mar 11, 2014
    30
    Far from being as incisive as Albini or as sonically daring as Kevin Shields, Eagulls have created something akin to comfort food, an album to soothe the fears of guitar nuts afraid that feedback-driven six-string assaults were somehow in danger of going extinct.

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  1. Positive: 2 out of 3
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 3
  3. Negative: 0 out of 3
  1. jyo_tirmaya
    Mar 4, 2014
    9
    I saw this band on Letterman and had to find out who they were. I was really impressed by their look and sound which is unique but which alsoI saw this band on Letterman and had to find out who they were. I was really impressed by their look and sound which is unique but which also reminds me of early clash, bauhaus and joy division. Download all of their other EPs (on iTunes), and make yourself another 30 minute album which is just as good as this new release. Would love to see them live. I'll bet their shows are awesome. Great stuff and recommended!… Expand
  2. adhamhany
    Mar 9, 2014
    8
    A very great punk rock album. The music and vocals are some of the most riveting I've heard in some time, particularly those of the openingA very great punk rock album. The music and vocals are some of the most riveting I've heard in some time, particularly those of the opening track. The other tracks are mostly quite good, but didn't reach the amazing level of first one.… Expand
  4. Scooter4849
    Apr 23, 2014
    5
    Noisy aggressive post punk music here, similar to Joy Division, Bowhouse and Holograms. Full of energy, ferociousness, re-verb and decentNoisy aggressive post punk music here, similar to Joy Division, Bowhouse and Holograms. Full of energy, ferociousness, re-verb and decent production. Not really engaging though and the vocals are pretty uninteresting. The songs don't stick much either to me.… Collapse

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