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UncutThough often pretty rather than memorable, there's enough vibrancy here to outlast the summer. [Jul 2005, p.90]
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JackInABox lacks the consistent flow of The Optimist LP and doesn’t match the sturdy songcraft of Ether Song.
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Q MagazinePleasant, but it's never particularly special. [Jul 2005, p.120]
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Turin Brakes’ expansive and more daring previous work held an encouraging arc that promised risks and excitement, but JackInABox, while a pleasant listen, fails to cash in on that potential, and is unfortunately a step back for the talented duo.
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There's a lot to admire on Jackinabox, although it's ultimately less than spectacular and even occasionally embarrassing.
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The likes of Road to Nowhere are Starsailor lite and suggest no great upturn in their fortunes.
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AndrewTDec 27, 2005
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GloriaLAug 31, 2005
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DarrenJul 13, 2005An album that grows on you. Standout tracks are Above the Clouds, Red Moon and the title track.