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  • Summary: The third album for the British indie rock band was produced by Chris Potter of the Verve.
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  • Record Label: Nettwerk
  • Genre(s): Pop/Rock, Alternative/Indie Rock, Alternative Pop/Rock, Indie Rock, Garage Rock Revival
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Tangled Up In Love
I can't find the perfect word to say How could I define Nothing could relay this feeling in my mind There's so many worlds but nothing hits the... See the rest of the song lyrics
Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 3 out of 6
  2. Negative: 0 out of 6
  1. 80
    This third album is as good a guitar-pop set as you'll hear all year.
  2. Oct 13, 2011
    80
    This album does indeed show a band running with a newly discovered sense of freedom.
  3. Oct 13, 2011
    70
    These quintessential Rifles offerings may appease those deterred by the album's unexpected wistful nature, but Freedom Run's inherent charm has the potential to elevate the band into the big league, regardless of how many longterm fans stay on board or jump ship.
  4. Uncut
    Dec 9, 2011
    60
    The Rifles' standard formula is cliche-ridden but effective. [Dec 2011, p.95]
  5. Nov 17, 2011
    60
    Despite a lack of variety, the Rifles' third album offers enough sugary-sweet and catchy guitar-pop to satisfy a certain craving.
  6. Oct 13, 2011
    40
    In the case of The Rifles' latest album, Freedom Run, problems stem from a lack of variety throughout its 13 tracks.