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As exhilarating as it all may seem on the surface, there's little here that we haven't heard before.
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MojoYou're left with the uncomfortable sensation of having walked in on six serious young men, lost in their own indie-rock majesty. [Jun 2006, p.110]
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A monumental, spectacular achievement.
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Noble and determined, 'Left' proves that while HOTS are capable of stirring thoughts and emotions, it's only when they reach full throttle that they truly move hearts and minds.
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They have developed into an almost evangelically uplifting and powerful rock unit.
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Q MagazineA confident return. [Jul 2006, p.115]
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Hope of the States haven’t completely given themselves up to mediocrity yet, but they’re well on their way.
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On early singles... Hope of the States displayed a promisingly dark streak, like Mogwai with songs; now they are merely Embrace with effects pedals.
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UncutFor better, and for worse, this is a band who still haven't figured out who they are. [Jul 2006, p.95]
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AlanBOct 22, 2006While not as strong as their debut, there are some rather special tracks on this, particularly the download / vinyl only single, Blood Meridian.
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CapuSep 13, 2006
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skSep 6, 2006a great comeback album. "You didn't think we could / "You didn't think we would" / "But we did!" yes u r right.