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Things Will Matter
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Universal acclaim- based on 4 Ratings

  • Summary: The second full-length release from the British alternative rock band was produced by Ross Orton.
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  1. Positive: 5 out of 5
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 5
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  1. Q Magazine
    Jun 1, 2016
    80
    It all makes for a remarkable second album. [Jul 2016, p.110]
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  2. Rock Sound
    Jun 1, 2016
    80
    Lonely The Brave haven’t just succeeded in proving they were no one trick wonders here, they’ve gone and pulled another rabbit from the hat.
  3. Kerrang!
    Jun 1, 2016
    80
    With Things Will Matter, one of the most distinctive bands to have emerged in recent years continue to make bold strides into the unknown. [21 May 2016, p.50]
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  4. Drowned In Sound
    Jun 1, 2016
    70
    Jakes and the band have so much inherent chemistry the flaws almost don't matter: the likes of 'Diamond Days' and 'Jaws of Hell' temporarily make the little misfires an afterthought.
  5. The 405
    Jun 2, 2016
    70
    Things Will Matter is fine as it is but it feels tantalising, as if there's something more to come from Lonely The Brave.

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  1. Senser1
    Sep 7, 2016
    7
    The rating for this album could have been a lot higher if the production/mix was not so drowned and noisy. It almost seems as if the band wasThe rating for this album could have been a lot higher if the production/mix was not so drowned and noisy. It almost seems as if the band was too afraid to just rely on their excellent songwriting skills. The songs are strong compositions that grab you, but miss some detail and nuance due to the production. If the guys loose their insecurities on the next album, it could (and should, given the band's qualities) result in one of the most epic rock albums of the decade. Don't get me wrong, Things Will Matter is definitely worth listening and buying. And wondering what Lonely the Brave will sound like when they fully unlock their potential.… Expand

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