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  • Summary: The second full-length studio release for the Welsh synth-pop singer Rod Thomas features a duet with Elton John.
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  1. Positive: 1 out of 5
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 5
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  1. musicOMH.com
    Jul 3, 2014
    80
    For all its ’80s and ’90s pop influence, nothing here sounds dated.
  2. Q Magazine
    Jul 3, 2014
    60
    It's true that there's no grand new ground broken here, but Bright Light Bright Light has a pastel-coloured appeal that's all Thomas's own. [Aug 2014, p.104]
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  3. Mojo
    Jul 3, 2014
    60
    Lavish second release from Welsh synth-pop artist Rod Thomas. [Aug 2014, p.96]
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  4. Uncut
    Jul 3, 2014
    60
    Behind the abundance of route one hooks and rather beige, Gary Barlow-esque vocals, however, there's evidence of emotional heft in the lyrics. [Aug 2014, p.70]
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  5. The Guardian
    Jul 3, 2014
    60
    Thomas's lingering look at the past won't get the cool kids onside, but ravers of a certain age will find much to love.

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  1. Jorgesan
    Sep 28, 2014
    10
    Rod is an amazing musician, if you liked his first record you are going to love this, it feels like a sequel, withouth the surprise of theRod is an amazing musician, if you liked his first record you are going to love this, it feels like a sequel, withouth the surprise of the first one, but a great one, touching lyrics and melodies that sounds fresh, buy it!… Expand