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Mapping the Rendezvous Image
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  • Summary: The fifth full-length studio release for the British indie rock four-piece led by Liam Fray was produced by Joe Cross.
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The 17th
When you come home the neighbours look at you funny Thank someone, I don't know, maybe God That you're not new money So it's up the stairs and lock... See the rest of the song lyrics
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  1. Q Magazine
    Oct 25, 2016
    80
    The sound of a man taking his giant leap forwards. They're out of the indie ghetto forever now. [Dec 2016, p.104]
  2. Mojo
    Oct 28, 2016
    80
    With shade and contrast added to the anthems, the songs emerge from a brooding, often restrained darkness so when Fray and co click into euphoric chorus gear they genuinely soar. [Dec 2016, p.92]
  3. Oct 25, 2016
    70
    Mapping the Rendezvous might not appease those fans still waiting for the return of St. Jude, but eight years after their debut, the Courteeners have grown up and streamlined their sound, resulting in a tight, energetic blast of dance-rock.
  4. Uncut
    Oct 25, 2016
    60
    There's a certain modish charm to the opener, "Lucifer's Dreams," while "Finest Hour" show an aptitude for gentle balladry. Elsewhere, though, sub-Smiths smartarsery abounds. [Dec 2016, p.26]
  5. 60
    To the ears of their detractors, Courteeners will always sound unexceptional, but in the eyes of the faithful, Mapping the Rendezvous will only make them more irreplaceable.
  6. 40
    The Courteeners are still pretty much mired in Mancunian mores on this latest album.
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