The Morning After
by James
  • Record Label: Mercury
  • Release Date: Sep 14, 2010
User Score
6.8

Generally favorable reviews- based on 4 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 3 out of 4
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 4
  3. Negative: 1 out of 4
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  1. alejandro970
    Jul 12, 2020
    9
    The short duration of the album is well compensated with songs that look different from what was previously done. Tracks Tell her I said so, Kaleidoscope, and Lookaway go straight to the heart.
  2. ColourSurround
    Oct 10, 2010
    9
    A lovely record which shows that James will never lose their touch for writing meaningful music. And as with all their previous records, there are a few tracks on here which are easy to get into and prompt instantaneous sing-along's. Laid this ain't, but it's no worse the wear because of it. Recommended to any James fan, or anyone looking for something with a little more substance thanA lovely record which shows that James will never lose their touch for writing meaningful music. And as with all their previous records, there are a few tracks on here which are easy to get into and prompt instantaneous sing-along's. Laid this ain't, but it's no worse the wear because of it. Recommended to any James fan, or anyone looking for something with a little more substance than what's oft available on the market today.… Expand

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Metascore
76

Generally favorable reviews - based on 9 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 7 out of 9
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 9
  3. Negative: 0 out of 9
  1. Under The Radar
    Oct 26, 2010
    80
    James continues to be as smart, versatile, and complexly interesting as they have ever been. [Fall 2010, p.68]
  2. AllMusic
    70
    Each EP has a handful of standout songs--the melodic thrust of "Make for This City" on Morning, the escalating drama of "Porcupine" on Night--but what lingers is James' controlled mastery of mood, how the band never pushes too hard yet never settles over the course of this quietly satisfying set.
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  3. Filter
    80
    Frontman Tim Booth grapples with emotional instability and alienation, a lyrical content the band has layered over an appropriately modern and very British rock sound. One can't help wishing, however, that the band would have released a proper full-length instead of an admittedly disjointed and ultimately less-than-ideal collection.
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