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Generally favorable reviews- based on 40 Ratings
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Positive: 31 out of 40
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Mixed: 6 out of 40
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Negative: 3 out of 40
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PaulMApr 28, 2005
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EliasMNov 18, 2004I've never understood why 'commercial' is considered to be the opposite of quality' (in fact it's not). Don't freak out to the idea of a 'pop' album by the Manics. This is BRILLIANT stuff, indeed.
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christostJan 22, 2005Don't listen to those lukewarm reviews out there! No more politics, no punk rock explosions. Just great grown-up pop music that can be truly appreciated by those who have stood by the band all those years. Listen to the fabulous chorus of 'Emily' and the truly inspired 'Cardiff afterlife' for a few times and you'll know what I mean.
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JuliaASep 15, 2006
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JorisVDec 10, 2004To Repel Ghosts, Fragments, Solitude Sometimes Is and 1985 are all astonishing tracks. Only 2 tracks are bad: Glasnost and Always/Never. The Love of R Nixon I didn't like at first but becomes better and better, I even love the track now and it's still growing on me.
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PaulNDec 13, 2004Whilst this album has it's doubters, it genuinely has a feel of success for the Manics, and one can't help but feel that perhaps the old Manics are on their way back. Their next album could be vital!
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RandyHJul 25, 2005
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PBabyNov 17, 2004Though marred a bit by overly-glossy production and by James Dean Bradfield's crazy notion that him playing less guitar is a GOOD thing, this is a fantastically beautiful album that will especially gratify those who fancy a ranging tenor voice.
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AdilSNov 21, 2004This is definitely the Manics' best album since Everything Must Go. It is very elegant, beautiful, subtle, and soothing. There's almost any guitar on it, but James fills in that gap with his awesome voice. It's so disturbing to see some people not happy with this album. It is a masterpiece.
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Mar 8, 2023
Awards & Rankings
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This is an album that can (and I think will) transcend musical taste and age range... 'Lifeblood' may well live forever as one of the best commercial albums of the bands career.
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The lay-off germinated the usual clutter of ideas gleaned from books and films and their best tunes in years.
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MojoAn album that nails its subtle-but-tenacious hooks with dignity and maturity. [Nov 2004, p.94]