The Runaway Found - The Veils
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74 out of 100

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9.2 out of 10

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  • Summary: 'Runaway Found' marks the debut LP for the London (by way of New Zealand) rock outfit led by 19-year-old singer/guitarist Finn Andrews. Their epic sound has drawn the band comparisons to many of the usual suspects (Coldplay, Radiohead, the Verve).

Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 11 out of 16
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 16
  3. Negative: 0 out of 16
  1. Filter
    93
    Enigmatically beautiful, yet stinging with bitter cold. [#10, p.90]
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  2. Uncut
    80
    Intoxicating. [Mar 2004, p.87]
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  3. Playlouder
    80
    'The Runaway Found' may have sounded great in 1996, but it also sounds great now, and by our reckoning it always will.
  4. No Ripcord
    60
    The Runaway Found is to be filed alongside Coldplay, Starsailor and Snow Patrol.

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  1. Positive: 9 out of 9
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  1. AnthonyS
    10
    In a music world where magazines will print the best ratings for the hottest acts, based solely on the fact that it will sell more copies, it feels astounding to know that The Veils will be the best kept secret for true music lover everywhere. With all of these references to Starsailor and Coldplay, I think an enigmatic band such as The Veils should be compared more to bands who have truly opend new ground for other acts. Take Afghan Wigs, The Philharmonic Orchestra and throw in a dash of The Velvet Underground...Ladies and Gentlemen...I give you The Veils.… Expand
  2. DeirdreS
    10
    Every osng shines - one of the best albums of recent years
  3. Tara
    9
    I've fallen completely in love this this album.. 'Lavinia' being my favorite followed by 'Talk Down the Girl' (although I really do love every song)… Expand
  4. nt.TanvilaiPong
    9
    I love this album It sounds like nothing I've heard for many years.

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