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In This Light & On This Evening
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6.8

Generally favorable reviews- based on 57 Ratings

  • Summary: The third album for the British rock band was produced by Flood.

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Papillon
Make your escape You're my own papillon The world turns too fast Feel love before it's gone It kicks like a sleep twitch My papillon Feel love when... See the rest of the song lyrics
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Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 10 out of 25
  2. Mixed: 12 out of 25
  3. Negative: 3 out of 25
  1. The Guardian
    80
    Frontman Tom Smith is clearly still touchy about "living out ­second-hand cliches", but his band are finding their own voice.
  2. Lost At Sea
    78
    While Smith & Co. may overuse a keyboard riff or two on In This Light, we shouldn't really let that sully this dark, majestic detour.
  3. Hot Press
    70
    Brummie Rockers offer electro-led punch in the nose.
  4. No Ripcord
    60
    This third effort is trying too hard to innovate by, once again in Editors fashion, obviously borrowing from somewhere else.
  5. The A.V. Club
    58
    The highlights are few and far between: Editors may have thought they were progressing by getting synthesized, but it’s ultimately a case of one step forward and two steps back.
  6. Slant Magazine
    50
    Despite embracing their electronic influences with much gusto on these more inspired outings, though, the record's middle stretch feels both forced and forgettable.
  7. Entertainment Weekly
    25
    Not even superproducer Flood (U2, Depeche Mode) can save the postpunk singer from misery. Or from overacting.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 5 out of 8
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 8
  3. Negative: 0 out of 8
  1. Hardman777
    Oct 31, 2012
    9
    I love this album. The synths add to their dark sound and I think that this is a good balance of guitars and keyboards. The first time II love this album. The synths add to their dark sound and I think that this is a good balance of guitars and keyboards. The first time I listened this record, I was a bit disappointed, it's completely different from The Back Room and An End Has A Start, but time after time I discovered that this album is really great.… Expand
  2. EliaMusiari
    May 31, 2011
    9
    In "An End has a start" e soprattutto in "The Back Room" è la chitarra lo strumento più in risalto, mentre in questoIn "An End has a start" e soprattutto in "The Back Room" è la chitarra lo strumento più in risalto, mentre in questo album viene relegata in un ruolo marginale, sovrastata da synth danzerecci e/o cupi. Il risultato è un album molto diverso rispetto ai 2 precedenti, in cui il genere dominante è un synth/rock in pieno stile Depeche. Le mie preferite del disco sono "You Don't Know Love" e "Eat Raw Meat = Blood Drool"… Expand
  4. CodyT.
    Jan 20, 2010
    8
    IDK why on earth this record has been met with poor reviews and fan recption. This is their best album and Eat Raw Meat = Blood Drool is IDK why on earth this record has been met with poor reviews and fan recption. This is their best album and Eat Raw Meat = Blood Drool is easily the most epic and worthwhile thing the band has ever produced. i for one recommend this album.… Expand
  5. Ricko
    Dec 6, 2011
    8
    Definitely a change in direction for the band on this record and this has to be admired even if it doesn't go all their own way. Overall, it'sDefinitely a change in direction for the band on this record and this has to be admired even if it doesn't go all their own way. Overall, it's got good solid tracks on it without too many stand outs. The song writing by the band is very good and the production is done very well. It feels like it was recorded in a factory and reminds me of the Terminator soundtrack in parts. The problem with this record is it's probably turned a lot of people off them and it will remain to be seen if anyone will still be listening when they resurface.… Expand
  6. alexwrands
    May 31, 2011
    6
    This album is the third from rock band Editors, and for me, despite being decent, is my least favourite. "Papillon" is a fantastic and catchyThis album is the third from rock band Editors, and for me, despite being decent, is my least favourite. "Papillon" is a fantastic and catchy anthem, which is possibly the best song ever produced by this four piece. However, there isn't enough on this album to support it, which is why to me, you would only buy the single as opposed to the album. Overall though, not too shabby.… Expand
  7. micho224
    Oct 24, 2011
    4
    While I do admire Editors for experimenting and trying something different, this is probably a too drastic change for my liking. There are aWhile I do admire Editors for experimenting and trying something different, this is probably a too drastic change for my liking. There are a few good songs like "papillon" and "like treasure" but overall the change of directions has not paid dividends.… Collapse
  8. REBELDE48
    Dec 7, 2022
    4
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. tries to innovate with new sounds but remains mediocrity the album becomes infinite and not in a good way… Expand

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