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77 out of 100

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9.7 out of 10

Universal acclaim- based on 11 Ratings

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  • Summary: Eight years ago, Wedding Present leader David Gedge put that band on hold to pursue--at first--a more cinematic sound with his new outfit, the aptly named Cinerama. With Cinerma's sound more closely approximating the Wedding Present's in recent years, Gedge has revived the WP name (but retained the most recent Cinerama lineup) for this latest release, produced by Steve Fisk.… Expand

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 11 out of 12
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 12
  3. Negative: 0 out of 12
  1. New Musical Express (NME)
    80
    There's little musically that will startle the faithful or convert the doubtful, but the Present's gift was always for words. [12 Feb 2005, p.51]
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  2. Under The Radar
    80
    It's clearly not the best The Wedding Present have done, but it far exceeds anything they wrote after '92. [#9]
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  3. Q Magazine
    60
    Inevitably, it sounds dated. [Feb 2005, p.102]
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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 9 out of 9
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 9
  3. Negative: 0 out of 9
  1. Ianl
    10
    First album in 8 years doesnt disappoint with Ringway to Seatac, Its for You and Perfect Blue the highlights
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  2. mattr
    10
    Fantastic! Kick ass - when's the next one coming out?
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  3. michaelg
    10
    Best thing David Gedge has done since "Va Va Voom"; and one of the best Weddoes albums. Bravo!
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