Junk of the Heart - The Kooks
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6.6 out of 10

Generally favorable reviews- based on 5 Ratings

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  1. Nov 7, 2011
    10
    dont understand the bad reviews... A solid Album by a talented band. Just as good, if not better that Konk. So ignore the critics and give this album a listen
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Mixed or average reviews - based on 16 Critics

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 1 out of 16
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  1. Sep 30, 2011
    50
    While their play-it-safe approach may mean they're less likely to suffer the rapid sales decline of their contemporaries, they are now in danger of becoming indie pop's answer to Westlife.
  2. Sep 21, 2011
    60
    It feels like a splash of teenage aftershave: a pass at sophistication, not the real deal. [Oct 2011, p.123]
  3. Sep 19, 2011
    60
    Luke Pritchard and co attack each of their songs with crisp, clean confidence, brisk guitar lines and open vowels. [Oct 2011, p.97]