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Universal acclaim- based on 94 Ratings
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Positive: 85 out of 94
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Mixed: 2 out of 94
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Negative: 7 out of 94
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ACMar 10, 2007
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MeatBagMar 10, 2007Talk about consistensy. This band has already made three damn good albums. But this one has to be my favorite, is just so beautiful, catchy & poetic. Hopefully, there next album can be as good.
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AlfredT.Oct 22, 2005
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AaronSMar 7, 2005Look out!
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DominikSApr 20, 2005This is the best Indie-Pop Album I am ever heard! The Stars with Set Yourself on Fire! The Beautiful side of Music has a name. For me it is the Album of the Year 2005!
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JulianaVJan 9, 2007Just GREAT
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DJMar 10, 2007Best album of 05. Pop music at it's finest.
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WangFMar 13, 2005A lot better than their Heart LP, and that is saying something.
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PattyM.Apr 19, 2005This albums is absoulety amazing, I honestly can't stop listening to it. Everything for the lyrics to the hypnotic keyboard sounds. If I was deserted on a island and had to pick one CD from '05 to take with me this would defintely be it.
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KatherineWJun 7, 2005I dont think that there are actually words that excist that could properly describe this album. It makes me want to cry, laugh, sing loudly, just everything!
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ChrissieWJul 1, 2005Stars' third album, and by far their best, sucks you in a cynic and spits you out a romantic. Beautiful melodies combined with Amy's angelic voice and smart lyrics make this album one of the best you'll hear.
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PaulMAug 19, 2005It really is wonderful and 'Ageless Beauty' has to be one of the greatest indie pop songs of all time.
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mikelsJan 3, 2006a clean, delicious, intricate album that deserves 10 listens before judging, then a listen per day. overly incredible live, with swirling washes of sound moving through the crowd. my new favorite band!
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SamKApr 23, 2007A Modern Mastepiece. I try to listen to it everyday.
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DamienDApr 8, 2007Lovely, beautiful, amazing and a joy to listen to. One of my personal favorites.
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JustinVOct 17, 2005Amazing CD....total at ease, chill tone.
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MartinWOct 31, 2005This album is amazing, covering deep spectrums musically and lyrically. An unpraised band masters another record. I saw them recently and they are just as wonderful live. Even met a couple of them and they are the humblest people I've ever met in that position.
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SoftRevolutionMay 13, 2005This is the best album of the year
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PaulLMay 14, 2005I've been listening to this for three months and it's still the CD I listen to the most. Utterly listenable pop music with just enough edge and layering to keep things interesting without sounding pretentious. It gets better the more you listen to it.
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davidmMay 21, 2005Quite gorgeous music....why isn't it out in the UK?
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StacyJul 25, 2005One of my favorite albums...
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AmandaKJan 31, 2006i love this album alot...although i must admit i like heart better
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K.H.Feb 11, 2006Great vibe! The lyrics are well written and correspond perfectly with the mellow instruments! I love it!
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LoganMay 14, 2007Truly wonderful! Filled with tons and tons marvelous songs from start to finish. Great music that anyone can enjoy.
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RonnieMay 5, 2007My favorite album of 05. A real gem from this talented canadian band.
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BlakeJul 25, 2007BEST ALBUM OF ALL TIME!!! Beautiful little gem.
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SergioMNov 23, 2005Fantastic... Stars evokes the call and respone of Human League, the quiet beauty of Belle & Sebastian, and the delight in pop of Prefab Spout. When did the indie Canadian scene become this fantastic? One of the best albums of 2005
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ElizabethPOct 13, 2005This band is a awesome but not as emotionally driven as the Arcade Fire. This is how pop music should be catchy, bouncing, and memorable. Another terrific band from Canada!
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TheWrathMar 23, 2005One of the top dream pop/indie albums released so far this year with very little filler in comparison to their last album Heart. I was surprised with closer listens the intermingling of love songs and political commentary.
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lockMar 29, 2005This album has officially kicked my ass. Oh, and see them live if you get a chance....you will not be disappointed.
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Awards & Rankings
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Set Yourself on Fire is about breaking up and breaking down, and as such the album feels wontedly cathartic, like the moments right after you hit your emotional nadir and start getting your shit together. Stars handle the mood delicately with few slip-ups; my only complaint is that they never handle much of anything else.
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Stars sound confident enough to set anything on fire.
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SpinDelicate Casio-toned anthems. [Mar 2005, p.91]