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Generally favorable reviews- based on 9 Ratings
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Positive: 6 out of 9
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Mixed: 2 out of 9
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Negative: 1 out of 9
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SimonSep 12, 2005Apart from the first song, this album is a majority of troughs. It
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MusicMavenAug 18, 2005They are still nowhere near as inspired as their contemporaries, but they can write the occasional anthemic chorus or catchy hook. At the moment, I slightly prefer their last album (The Strangest Things), but a few more listens and the tighter production of There's A Fire may change my mind.
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Brit-leaning space-pop that switches rhythmic gears with pleasing regularity from dreamy to driving.
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The songwriting grows less challenging as the album unfolds, often lacking the kind of vocal performances that provide real traction.
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There are a couple snoozy and wonky moments among the hits, but Longwave is definitely worth warming up to.