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Generally favorable reviews- based on 58 Ratings
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Positive: 45 out of 58
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Mixed: 5 out of 58
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Negative: 8 out of 58
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KymP.Jan 7, 2009
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JimP.Dec 26, 2008
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markp.Nov 3, 2008As overrated as Oasis, and just as mediocre. Middle of the road stuff, yawn. America is making the most interesting Indie music these days, by far.
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JonathanB.Sep 30, 2008A once in a generation fantastic album.
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WillOct 24, 2008I was dissappointed. The first few songs are excellent but the rest is a bit uninspiring and the music becomes a little bland and predictable.
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GMOct 30, 2008Dynamite album, one of the only albums to capture Glasgow....period. Love the fact that theu don't change the slang words to suit other places.
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MatthewW.Sep 25, 2008It's not often that I feel compelled to review an album, or get wrapped up in hype for a new band, but I gave Glasvegas a chance as it was only a fiver on 7digital. I can say, without doubt, it is worth every penny, and then some. Quite frankly, one of the most surprisingly brilliant debuts I've ever had the pleasure to listen to, a masterpiece.
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ShazK.Sep 30, 2008Simply put - a totally stunning album.
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MojoPinSep 30, 2008Genuine and sincere, that's what makes it stand out against all the other copy-cat crap that's out there.
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BrianJan 14, 2009
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KlausH.Jan 6, 2009All killer. No filler.
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LaunceR.Jan 6, 2009This is a powerful piece of holiday counter-programming.
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craigJan 6, 2009Simply the best debut record to come out of the UK since franz ferdinand if not oasis. brilliant!!!
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DWFeb 3, 2009Fantastic album - go buy it!
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JoeyDApr 7, 2009Best U2 cover band I've heard in a while!
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MaciejW.Nov 16, 2008
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WesM.Oct 21, 2008The tunes are like Oasis-meets-the-Jesus-and-Mary-Chain-meet-the-Kooks, good lyrics, though I admit I think the Scottish brogue is only really charming when not wailing over music.
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JyotirmayaD.Dec 3, 2008It has a big sound - new -wave-meets-U2 's "Joshua Tree". The lyrics of working class struggles with death, violence and despair are a little covered over by the sound of the big musical production, but the melodies are very enjoyable, and, overall, I like the overall feel and sound of this album. It's a good listen.
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SamFJan 20, 2009Utter sh*t and GROSSLY overrated.
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danielwJan 6, 2009The Brit music press seems able to generate a "band of the century" every six months. Glasvegas is the latest. Not bad, simply not up to the ridiculous hype. There are some arresting musical moments, though.
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StevieBJan 7, 2009James Allen is a gifted songwriter and Glasvegas may just have released a perfect album. These songs just won't leave after sitting in yours ears a couple times. Sounds like a 50'S band recorded in the 80's for the 2000's. Magnificient.
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AxidentNov 10, 2008Good thing!
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WilliamE.Nov 6, 2008Add a real drum kit and I'd give it a 10. Great music, great lyrics, great band.
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MusicM.Dec 1, 2008It takes a bit of time for American ears to get used to James Allan's thick Scottish accent, but the emotion and urgency of his vocals comes through clearly. Musically the band sounds like an anthemic, stadium-sized Jesus And Mary Chain. Not all the songs are great, but even the weaker songs have some good ideas. If they can build on this solid debut, Glasvegas have a fine future ahead.
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discombobulatorDec 17, 2008A great album from a band that Im definitely going to keep an ear out for in the years to come. Great lyrics and poppy tunes with dark subject matter. Real good.
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JayKOct 22, 2008Despite all the hype, this album is not that good. Musically, it does stop you in your tracks when you hear its sound. Lyrically, however, it is brain-dead. Most 14-year old children of divorced parents could write more meaningful lyrics than those of "Daddy's gone". This song reminds me of Mike Myers singing "Just the two of us" in Austin Powers.
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MattWJan 14, 2009Flat out the best release of 2008. Why? It had great melodies, genuine sincerity and passion, grandiose and blissful sound layering and without question one of the most unique and talented vocalists of the decade. I'm picky as hell with my tunes and I don't buy into hype and shite, so I say without hesitation that this is a record that will last through the ages. Hands down.
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TBoneNov 29, 2008Ok, better than most. At it's best, it's a mix of U2-Joshua Tree with the Killers-Sam's Town. With UK accents. I'll give it the benefit of the doubt. Geraldine is definitely definitely great, worth a download if nothing else is.
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JojjeJ.Dec 12, 2008Typical british overrated crap! NME gave this a 10/10 and that's no surprise at all. They've never cared about music before so why start now.
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Jan 11, 2012I think this record and this band are over rated big time. While it's not a bad record, and it does have some good stuff on it, I'm not sure I agree with the acclaim it got. It get's a bit repetitive after a while and the vocals get old pretty quick. Geraldine is a good song and the standout track for me, the rest of it kind of blends in together.
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Glasvegas maybe won't change lives but with its rich indie wall-of-sound nostalgia trip, it should get a few kids delving through their influences and forming space-rock bands.
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It's another debut album laid low by ravages of hype.
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So believe it: this is the real thing, no-one’s crying wolf, not even Alan McGee.