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86 out of 100

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8.9 out of 10

Universal acclaim- based on 53 Ratings

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  • Summary: This debut LP from the English band certainly recalls English bands from the early 80s, most notably XTC.

Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 24 out of 24
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 24
  3. Negative: 0 out of 24
  1. Alternative Press
    100
    Stop pretending that Morrissey is still relevant, that the Libertines are actually good and that you understand Radiohead. The Futureheads will give you everything you need, if you just let them. [Dec 2004, p.144]
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  2. Stylus Magazine
    90
    This band is so exciting it's almost unbearable.
  3. No Ripcord
    90
    The reason The Futureheads is so good is because, quite simply, the music is simply stunning.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 39 out of 43
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 43
  3. Negative: 1 out of 43
  1. GarrisonS
    10
    I have just been introduced to the future heads yesterday when i bought the itunes playlist "Alt-Rock Workout" which contained "Hounds of Love". It is the only futureheads song i have heard yet, but i am very eager to hear more. The song is very catchy, and the Oh-oh oh gets stuck in your head. I definitely recommend it.… Expand
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  2. BradS
    5
    This album is blatantly overhyped. While not a terrible work, it most certainly lacks the substance and cohesiveness of a great album. The frantic pace, repitiveness and lack of depth left me altogether unimpressed.… Expand
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  3. DuncanS
    1
    Seriously one of the worst, most annoying records I've ever heard. The a capella, the "harmonising", the tuneless "mod-ness". Its only saving grace is the occasional decent lyric.… Expand
    • 0 of 0 users said yes

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