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71 out of 100

Generally favorable reviews - based on 33 Critics What's this?

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7.6 out of 10

Generally favorable reviews- based on 18 Ratings

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  • Summary: Ben Hillier produced the English band's sophomore set, which is a bit more varied in sound than their debut.

Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 23 out of 33
  2. Mixed: 9 out of 33
  3. Negative: 1 out of 33
  1. The A.V. Club
    91
    A happily unpredictable record.
  2. Under The Radar
    60
    It's difficult not to be a bit disappointed with the slight change in direction. Still, the songs remain angular and tight and grow on you once you get past the tempo changes. [#14]
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  3. Dusted Magazine
    20
    What a disappointment.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 12 out of 13
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 13
  3. Negative: 1 out of 13
  1. WillO
    10
    Classic album. Has everything you can ask for. Every song on here is just brilliant.
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  2. Renee
    10
    It discourages me that an album this good is getting this kind of treatment while the new shite (read : most radio rock friendly) album by Sonic Youth is getting (almost united) rave reviews. Sickening really.… Expand
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  3. ReubenF
    3
    All of a sudden, the likes of The Futureheads and Franz Ferdinand sound so so yesterday. The winds of indie fashion r fickle.
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