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Universal acclaim- based on 35 Ratings
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Positive: 29 out of 35
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Mixed: 4 out of 35
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Negative: 2 out of 35
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MarkAOct 20, 2005The first time i heard this record i wasnt impressed, but the second listen grabbed me. Its a superb follow on to a debut that should have definitely had more listeners. It's superior to bands of the same genre, such as the Killers and the Bravery, in every way.
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ExecutionerJonesOct 4, 2005
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ShaneSep 14, 2005I'm surprised the reviews for this are so bad. I think it's a very good CD. Every band has a sound that derives from other bands. I don't think stellastarr* have such an unoriginal sound it effects the music. Damn this Foolish Heart is my favorite track. If you liked their first CD, don't be fooled by the ratings. This is a good CD. It's just as hook-laden as the other.
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TomBSep 17, 2005Anyone who takes the time to add the asterisk to the band name is a dork. What a mediocre band. They should rename themselves 5.0.
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ryannMar 2, 2006this is the BEST band ever and i recomend it to all ppls k lol
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ShannonMOct 12, 2005A major talent. Another great album. The last was better but this is excellent - Lost in Time and Sweet Troubled Soul are better than any songs on the previous album
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ZachMNov 27, 2005whats wrong with you all? this is definitely the worst Bowie rip-off i've ever heard.
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MaribelAOct 15, 2005I love it:) All expect for track #2 I like. I've been waiting for something like this to come along.
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ZuuzOct 24, 2005I really dont understand the obessions with influences. This band is obviously influenced by many bands good and not as good, but that shouldnt hurt it. Just judge the music. I like this cd because while it loses some of its hooky charm the band demonstrates more depth and growth. The music of this album is just as enjoyable as the last but in a different way... despite the influences.
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PeterPOct 25, 2005
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NickBSep 16, 2005Absolutely Flawless!!!!! Stellastarr* deliver once again!!!!! Love and Longing is a stand-out track. Some reviewers need to unclench and relax, lay off the 80's refs and just enjoy this killer CD.
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eneasSep 18, 2005Incredible record. Don't trust in the reviews above. The record is almost perfect and, by far, one of the best records this year
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jasonrSep 20, 2005i'd have to say that i agree with most of the reviews. i like love and longing a good bit. if the rest of the album was as good it might get about an 8 from me. unfortunately nothing else is as close to that good and definitely not as good as anything from their first.
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AndyJSep 23, 2005
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MusicMavenSep 26, 2005
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JoaquinSJan 19, 2006
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RussPNov 13, 2005
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JPEGJPEGNov 25, 2005Blah,Blah,Blah......critics are failed artists at best. Come on, you pompous windbags. It's damn good music.
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AndrewWSep 13, 2005I can't really understand why the reviews have been so bad. The opening five songs are as good as you will get all year, and even though the second half lags a bit, there are still good songs.
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robsSep 16, 2005What is up with reviewers!!! It seems like they won't even give a 80's influenced band the time of day if the band is not Interpol. I like Interpol just as much as the next guy, but stellastarr* deserve just as much recognition and shouldn't be hastliy grouped with the killers/bravery/hothot heat/whatever. This is a great album and anyone who truly loves music should check it out.
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GnarlesNov 29, 2005
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EDDec 26, 2005One of the better pop/rock albums to come out of the State in 2005. This album isn't perfect, it's got it's slow moments and a few 'filler' tracks, but overall it's solid. 'Sweet Troubled Soul' is a fantastic gem of a song and it alone puts this album above the 5-6 range. For me at least.
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SebastianMar 5, 2007Stellastarr*'s first album was so catchy and very Pixies-like. This one does suffer the "sophomore slump".
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For every good example of what a 21st century band can do with new wave influences, there is a pale imitation of a song you thought was cool 20 years ago.
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A game of "name that influence" runs rampant from the album's start to its closing seconds.
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Alternative PressThe band ultimately lose the pop craftsmanship and hook-filled bite that distinguished their debut. [Oct 2005, p.166]