• Record Label: Mercury
  • Release Date: Jul 2, 2001
User Score
7.2

Generally favorable reviews- based on 6 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 5 out of 6
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 6
  3. Negative: 1 out of 6

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  1. TomB.
    Aug 20, 2001
    7
    Their 4th best album, behind Laid, Seven, and Whiplash.
  2. ChadH
    Sep 8, 2001
    8
    It all flows very nicely. It's an excellent listen. Will it change your life? Probably not, but it will definitely improve your day.
  3. jamesf
    May 2, 2005
    9
    shame there wasn't more of it!
  4. NikosD
    Feb 14, 2006
    10
    Personaly, i think this is one of the best albums issued in 2001 especially when it comes to alternative Rock & such. Full of melody, excellent lyrics "catchy" sound. Nothing too complicated but really beautifull though. As said one of my favourite from James and generally of alternative rock, Brit rock & such...
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65

Generally favorable reviews - based on 6 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 2 out of 6
  2. Negative: 0 out of 6
  1. Large parts of this album sound as if designed specifically to be played to fields full of semi-comatose revellers.
  2. It’s their tightest, freshest, most contemporary batch of songs, weatherproofed to stand the test of time.
  3. It's clearly touched by the hand of Brian Eno, who tries (and succeeds with) all sorts of jumpy, trippy beats.