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Generally favorable reviews - based on 15 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 9 out of 15
  2. Negative: 1 out of 15
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  1. Feb 10, 2012
    50
    It's just so inoffensive and pleasant sounding that it barely registers.
  2. Mojo
    Jan 31, 2012
    60
    Hymns is worthy if never quite stratospheric heir. [Feb 2012, p.102]
  3. Jan 26, 2012
    60
    It took me more than a few listens to pick up on this subtle understanding of baroque rock.
  4. Jan 26, 2012
    50
    While it has its fine moments, in the end Hymns falters too often by mimicking the first record, and, in that way, the impact of both records may be diminished.
  5. Q Magazine
    Jan 18, 2012
    60
    Drifts past pleasantly enough, but fails to make an impact. [Feb. 2012, p.101]
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  1. Jan 30, 2012
    7
    Unabashedly British with a healthy tinge of modern psychedelia. Kind of like mid-period XTC without some of the more daring chord changes. IUnabashedly British with a healthy tinge of modern psychedelia. Kind of like mid-period XTC without some of the more daring chord changes. I hear a bit of Blur in there also. I can't say I know anything about Cardinal but after hearing Hymns I'm definitely interested to see what they do next. Quality stuff, here. Full Review »
  2. Jan 27, 2012
    9
    nice to hear this heavenly band again! If the first album remains unbeatable, this is a really good sequel, hope we won't have to wait anothernice to hear this heavenly band again! If the first album remains unbeatable, this is a really good sequel, hope we won't have to wait another 18 years!!! Full Review »