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- Summary: The fifth full-length release for the British indie rock band was co-produced by Dave Izumi.
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- Record Label: BMG
- Genre(s): Adult Alternative Pop/Rock, Alternative/Indie Rock, Indie Rock
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Mixed: 1 out of 4
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Aug 10, 2018Outsiders contains all the summery charm that made The Magic Numbers so vital all those years ago, but by golly they've matured in their songwriting too. This is a full-blown adult contemporary pop record, in the best sense.
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Aug 10, 2018Outsiders has a strong foundation but sounds effervescent, a combination that frequently results in giddy, intoxicating pop, which is what this album is.
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MojoAug 10, 2018A notably mature-sounding record full of gnarly guitars, scrunchy Hammond organ and tuneful innocence lost. [Jun 2018, p.92]
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Aug 10, 2018While there are some great intimate moments (especially the beautiful “Wayward”), ultimately that lack of a more consistent balance between upbeat and slow tempo drags the album down a bit.