News And Tributes
by The Futureheads
User Score
7.6

Generally favorable reviews- based on 18 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 14 out of 18
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 18
  3. Negative: 1 out of 18

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  1. ChrisS.
    Jul 3, 2007
    7
    I was slightly dissapointed at first, but once I stopped comparing it to the first album I found a very solid album in its own right with a few exceptional tracks.
  2. 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.
  3. WillO
    Dec 25, 2006
    10
    Classic album. Has everything you can ask for. Every song on here is just brilliant.
  4. ReubenF
    Dec 19, 2006
    3
    All of a sudden, the likes of The Futureheads and Franz Ferdinand sound so so yesterday. The winds of indie fashion r fickle.
  5. 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.
  6. [Anonymous]
    Jul 21, 2006
    6
    Disappointing, considering that their last album is one of my favorites. There's a few good songs, and the Area EP is a nice addition, but overall it just isn't nearly as good.
  7. LawrenceP
    Jun 22, 2006
    8
    It doesn't have the peaks of the first LP ie. Hounds Of Love, Meantime, Decent Days...but is still as catchy as sin. It's nice to see the band explore some new areas i.e. Thursday, News and Tributes, Worry About It Later. What else do you want form a strong second effort?
  8. Konron
    Jun 20, 2006
    8
    It's not as excellent as the first, but it certainly doesn't deserve the lukewarm reviews it's been getting. It certainly lacks the instant hit that "Hounds of Love" was with me, but I won't hold it against this overall good album. The Area EP is a nice bonus, though.
  9. 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.
  10. BenJ
    Jun 15, 2006
    8
    I'm totally baffled by the cool reception this album has received by some magazines, especially from the likes of Mojo. This is a far stronger and more consistent album than their debut. Whilst that record had some amazing songs, as an album it hung together pretty badly. "News and Tributes" sounds more whole, and the highlights are plenty. This is a great album, well worth checking out.
  11. 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 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
  12. AugustW
    Jun 13, 2006
    8
    This album is definitley not as good as their first but still good.
  13. MusicaliD
    Jun 13, 2006
    8
    Excellent. Definitely slower in pace than the first album, but not in a bad way. The vocals are very rich. The background vocals on 'Thursday' sound lifted from an old Beach Boys track. They are easily the best vocalists of this genre. Don't buy it if you want something like the first album. It's true that it's a transition album, it seems like they may go in many Excellent. Definitely slower in pace than the first album, but not in a bad way. The vocals are very rich. The background vocals on 'Thursday' sound lifted from an old Beach Boys track. They are easily the best vocalists of this genre. Don't buy it if you want something like the first album. It's true that it's a transition album, it seems like they may go in many different directions before they're done. Long live the Futureheads. Enjoy.… Expand

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Metascore
71

Generally favorable reviews - based on 33 Critic Reviews

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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