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7.8

Generally favorable reviews- based on 16 Ratings

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It's at night when they come, When I'm alone, and not with anyone, Through the shouts and music, of the crowd down the road boozing, Near the free... See the rest of the song lyrics
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  1. Uncut
    Feb 22, 2017
    80
    Stream-of-consciousness ranting has helped Sleaford Mods develop songwriting which is doubtful, while retaining its intensity. [Apr 2017, p.31]
  2. The Wire
    Jun 2, 2017
    80
    The utter rubbishness of Britain, its cruelty, inequality and blatant cultural crapness is once again perfectly captured by Sleaford Mods, a couple of middle aged blokes who are as grizzled and worn as the stuff Williamson shout-sings about. [Apr 2017, p.57]
  3. Mojo
    Feb 22, 2017
    80
    A brilliant piece of art. [Mar 2017, p.91]
  4. Mar 3, 2017
    80
    It returns to the sly humor, the hypnotic barking aggression, the occasional whiffs of wistful tune-ish-ness slipped in between robotic beats of Divide and Exit and maybe does it one better.
  5. Mar 13, 2017
    80
    With echoes of the Fall and Throbbing Gristle, the stark tracks fittingly recall an era that demanded engaged art.
  6. Mar 6, 2017
    79
    If English Tapas at times veers towards formula, it’s at least Sleaford Mods’ own formula, and one that continues to serve them well.
  7. Mar 6, 2017
    50
    Unfortunately, the plodding repetition soon rears its ugly head again, and stays for the duration.

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