The Isness
by The Future Sound of London
User Score
6.7

Generally favorable reviews- based on 11 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 7 out of 11
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 11
  3. Negative: 2 out of 11

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  1. FlexFlex
    Oct 1, 2002
    1
    Such a pity. I was really looking forward to this album, but... This is not an FSOL. This isn't A. Androginous either. They have been evoluting in the completely wrong direction.
  2. MilodeMilo
    Aug 21, 2002
    1
    This? After 6 years? Oh dear me no. Ah well, I guess you could tell that they were just gagging to sing, after Cobain wailed "Everyone in this world is doing something without me" in Dead Cities, probably much to his mum's praises. All of their previous works still stand the test of time, especially the latter albums and long CD singles - listened to Cascade again t'other day. This? After 6 years? Oh dear me no. Ah well, I guess you could tell that they were just gagging to sing, after Cobain wailed "Everyone in this world is doing something without me" in Dead Cities, probably much to his mum's praises. All of their previous works still stand the test of time, especially the latter albums and long CD singles - listened to Cascade again t'other day. Still Fantastic. The Isness is Bloody awful. That awful realisation halfway into the 2nd track that...aw jesus..no...checks CD cover...have I bought the wrong thing? Laughable...… Expand

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90
#90 Most Discussed Album of 2002

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Metascore
62

Generally favorable reviews - based on 12 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 7 out of 12
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 12
  3. Negative: 1 out of 12
  1. Almost Cool
    80
    Interestingly enough, the group manages to pull most of it off, but not without some stops into new-age and downright silly territory.
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  2. Q Magazine
    40
    It's the songs which seal The Isness's fate. [Sep 2002, p.100]
  3. E! Online
    83
    Through it all they keep it both consistent (without being same-y) and experimental (without being disorienting).
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