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Q MagazineOct 22, 2019It's the renewed sense of urgency and bubblegum appeal--see Live 'Til I Die--which ensures that Prof Hawkins's musical multiverse is still a thrilling place. [Dec 2019, p.109]
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Kerrang!Oct 9, 2019For those who like their rock adventurous, Easter may be cancelled, but Christmas has come early. [12 Oct 2019, p.55]
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Oct 3, 2019For those who remain strangely tickled by their frivolous, heart-felt one-offmanship, every track here will prick your ears. Easter might be cancelled, but for rock fans Christmas has come early. [Oct 2019, p.86]
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Nov 1, 2019Easter Is Cancelled may not be high art, but it doesn't need to be. It is that rare delight: a return to form following a lengthy period of artistic stagnation.
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Oct 3, 2019Easter Is Cancelled is a soaring and melodic evolution for The Darkness, a fresh step into maturation that retains their campy, fun-loving spirit without all the sleaze and filth.
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MojoOct 3, 2019Though brief nautical ballad Deck Chair is a skit too far here, there's a great bubblegum-pop song fighting its way through the exploded theatrics of Heavy Metal Lover, while silly song of thanks for the six-string We Are The Guitar Men is a virtuosic hoot. [Nov 2019, p.89]
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Oct 3, 2019It's not a great record by any means but it's a hell of a lot of fun and should serve as a grand excuse to get them out on the road again and into a live setting where their exciting silliness excels.
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UncutOct 21, 2019Song structures are over-egged, resulting in blunted hooks and lost momentum. [Dec 2019, p.25]
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Oct 7, 2019It’s not a bad album, but it is hindered with a lack of understanding on what made the band so great to begin with. So, prepare to experience as many rough moments as there is smooth ones.
Awards & Rankings
User score distribution:
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Positive: 14 out of 17
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Mixed: 1 out of 17
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Negative: 2 out of 17
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Oct 6, 2019
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Oct 5, 2019This review contains spoilers, click full review link to view.
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Oct 9, 2019