News And Tributes - The Futureheads
User Score
7.6 out of 10

Generally favorable reviews- based on 18 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 15 out of 18
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 18
  3. Negative: 1 out of 18

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  1. LindsayB
    Aug 5, 2006
    9
    Clever, creative, rocking post-punk with an intelligent twist. If you like vocals and harmonies (everyone in the band can sing), give it a try.
  2. PoPoD
    Jun 14, 2006
    9
    The Futureheads have gracefully formed a sound of their own, moving away from the fractured rhythms that seemed to be the trend of 2004. The harmonies are spread over excellently paced tracks but I must suggest listening to it a couple of times before judging it. It isn't as immediate as their s/t debut.(The Area EP is an added bonus but I think the remix of Decent Days... should have been left off the US version)… Expand
  3. WillO
    Dec 25, 2006
    10
    Classic album. Has everything you can ask for. Every song on here is just brilliant.
  4. Renee
    Jun 19, 2006
    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.
  5. jimmyh
    Feb 8, 2007
    9
    far superior to their first album. more depth in songwriting and music but still catchy pop music. it takes a few listens to get into it but then you cant stop listening. stayed on rotation for a few months.

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Metascore
71 out of 100

Generally favorable reviews - based on 33 Critics

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 23 out of 33
  2. Mixed: 9 out of 33
  3. Negative: 1 out of 33
  1. Drowned In Sound
    70
    The drawback of News and Tributes more relaxed pace, is that the underdeveloped side of their work is more exposed.
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  2. Entertainment Weekly
    75
    Their trademark vigor is often missing. [16 Jun 2006, p.75]
  3. Amazon.com
    70
    Get past the more pedestrian fare like "Yes/No" and "Return of the Berserker," and the full scope of the Futureheads' ambition reveals itself, particularly in the poppiest track, "Skip To The End."
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