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- Summary: Grand in scope, 'Lost Riots' is the debut disc for the UK band who are often described as falling somewhere between Coldplay and Godspeed You Black Emperor (wherever that might be). The band's guitarist, Jimmi Lawrence, took his own life shortly after the album was recorded.
- Record Label: Sony
- Genre(s): Rock, Alternative
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Score distribution:
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Positive: 9 out of 16
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Mixed: 7 out of 16
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Negative: 0 out of 16
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From the outset, it is clear that this album is a triumph.... An album of great beauty, potential and emotional involvement.
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FilterSure politics can be a bit boring... but the intense symphonic crescedos and bombastic drums on this record are exciting enough to keep even the most apathetic of you on board. [#12, p.103]
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Under The RadarThis is emotional anarchy at its prime--urgent, passionate and honest. [#7]
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Hope of the States pull off the commendable trick of twisting avant-garde apocalyptica into bona fide pop songs. [Amazon UK]
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Alternative PressA record of bittersweet delights that resonates with the brain and the heart. [Nov 2004, p.149]
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The most glaring problem with The Lost Riots is that it's just no fun.
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"One of the great British rock debuts"? Surely not.
Score distribution:
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Positive: 10 out of 12
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Mixed: 0 out of 12
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Negative: 2 out of 12
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TomMyOct 10, 2006
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KevinHNov 3, 2004Totaly amazing album
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CraigSJan 22, 2006
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mikedJul 25, 2004
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PolOct 19, 2004
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gerrardotAug 3, 2004Classic debut. Good to to hear music that has something to say for a change. This is a truly important record.
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TipKOct 26, 2004pathetic
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