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79 out of 100

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7.9 out of 10

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  • Summary: The indie rock English outfit made up of brothers David and Peter Brewis (original drummer in the Futureheads) has reunited with founder/director Andrew Moore on its latest, Field Music (Measure).

Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 16 out of 21
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 21
  3. Negative: 0 out of 21
  1. Uncut
    100
    The Brewis brothers may be at odds with the modern world, but in this stunningly realised double album, they've created the ultimate sanctuary.
  2. No Ripcord
    90
    Measure can be described as being the metamorphosis that translates Field Music's born again status. Ambitious as it sounds, it locks itself into a pop compendium, which has always been a strong suit in the past.
  3. The Guardian
    60
    Paul ­McCartney's ­influence looms large on the more ­melodic ­moments. Several tracks set up an unlikely meeting between ­angular ­Sunderland peers Futureheads and mid-70s Wings, and the ­beautifully ­orchestrated Measure could be a lost outtake from Abbey Road.

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  1. Positive: 5 out of 5
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  3. Negative: 0 out of 5
  1. ToniT
    10
    Simply awesome. And addictive: can't help playing it again and again, looking for new moments of magic. Surely XTC can be named along with Todd Rundgren, but, once again, for me Field Music excel in turning Gentle Giant's concise twists and turns and vocal harmonies into a style of their own. Anyway, one thing I'll never forgive them is for driving me into tears before suddenly fading that beast of a song called Precious. Hey, boys, you can't be boring, leave us some minutes more, oh please!!… Expand
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  2. steveb
    10
    The Brewis Brothers are first of all great composers and musicians. Their music is simultaneously highly melodic and rhythmic. Their songs are moving and musical and reveal more and more development upon repeated listening. Their Measure CD is also wonderfully recorded and a treat to listen to on headphones.… Expand
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  3. MatthewD
    10
    Creative, Varied, Authentic, Quirky, Simple, Complicated, Enjoyable!
    • 0 of 0 users said yes

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