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73 out of 100

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9.2 out of 10

Universal acclaim- based on 19 Ratings

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  • Summary: This '60s-influenced sophomore release from the Isle of Wight-based duo was recorded at Abbey Road.

Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 16 out of 23
  2. Mixed: 7 out of 23
  3. Negative: 0 out of 23
  1. Billboard
    100
    A monumental step forward in the progression of the group's sound.
  2. Entertainment Weekly
    91
    One of Britain's best-kept secrets. [8 Jul 2005, p.71]
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  3. Dot Music
    60
    The melodies are mostly jaunty and the stoner harmonies solar-powered enough to lull around your brain but there's no disguising the fact it's a disappointingly one-dimensional record stuffed with half-baked ideas ("The Start") and devoid of a single original thought.

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  1. Positive: 12 out of 12
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 12
  3. Negative: 0 out of 12
  1. JevonR
    10
    I can not stop listening to this album. Yes it sounds like something beemed out of 1968, but who the hell cares. This is soul, this is rock, this is a wall of symphonic banging that bursts out of your speakers and won't let you go.… Expand
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  2. TomS
    10
    One of the greatest albums of the last ten years. Genius songwriting pulling together a completely fresh modern indie rock sound with startlingly authentic vintage 60s and 70s vinyl junkie influences. highly recommended.… Expand
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  3. TimI
    10
    rewards with repeated listening. One of the best of 2005
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