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Night Train [EP] - Keane
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59 out of 100

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6.6 out of 10

Generally favorable reviews- based on 22 Ratings

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  • Summary: The British rock band releases its EP featuring K'Naan and Tigarah as guest artists, as well as one song with the band's Tim Rice-Oxley on lead vocals.

Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 5 out of 14
  2. Mixed: 7 out of 14
  3. Negative: 2 out of 14
  1. Absolute Punk (Staff reviews)
    87
    Chaplin, Rice-Oxley and drummer Richard Hughes, chased down something different while still remaining true to their former records. Not only does it work, it provides a valuable lesson for bands that are far too afraid of taking risks.
  2. All Music Guide
    60
    It's all very eclectic and a bit unexpected -- two qualities that seem to be Keane's modus operandi as of late -- but what's missing is a pop anthem along the lines of "Again and Again" or "Bend and Break," both of which allowed Tom Chaplin to flex his vocal chops on past albums.
  3. New Musical Express (NME)
    30
    Like a modern empowered woman, Keane are obsessed with 'having it all'. Juggling a career, great hair and kids equates for them to making safe, dowdy AOR while giving the finger to those who call them safe, dowdy AOR.

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  1. Positive: 2 out of 3
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 3
  3. Negative: 0 out of 3
  1. stardust
    8
    A short, refreshing little album full of experiments and collaborations. These songs work (with the exception of 'Ishin Denshin' which gets tedious and boring) they are refreshing little snippets of Keane at the band's best. 'Clear Skies' is a highlight-a rather beautiful song that is along the lines of Classic Keane, while the collaborations with K'Naan on 'Stop for a Minute' and 'Looking Back' are fun departures from their usual compositions. If you like Keane's other work, you'll most likely love this album. It is a good listen nearly all the way through-and sounds as refreshing as a cool drink on a hot day. My only critique (besides the tedium of Ishin Denshin') is that it isn't long enough!… Expand
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  2. Lucaskeane
    7
    perfect album experimental..for a try on new things keane do very well jog the collaborations are very good its good to see then being different in each album… Expand
    • 1 of 1 users said yes
  3. RezJ
    5
    Keane is not a Rock/Alternative Band anymore. with this album they showed maybe they gonna change their style. and this record isn't good enough for this band.… Expand
    • 0 of 0 users said yes

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