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The Futureheads have defeated the machine at its own game and made a record that’s every bit as vibrant and vital as their 2004 debut.
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Q MagazineThe Futureheads have found their way back by making their most emphatic statement yet. [June 2008, p.144]
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MojoTheir third album is a confident return with staccato guitar/vocal interplay re-infused with wit and mechanical melodies. [June 2008, p.106]
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It is, amazingly, surprisingly, spectacularly, their best record yet.
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The Futureheads are the Futureheads on their third full-length, This Is Not the World--rhythmically anxious, melodically electrifying, and almost mechanically precise.
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The Futureheads are as right-on as they've ever been.
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It’s one almighty journey through realms uncharted by The Futureheads thus far, and it’s done in fine form.
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Their sound is as big and manic as it’s always been, and the melodies as infectious, but the content slinks away from even the prickly personal politics that populated their first singles.
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Even as the band grow tighter, their insecurity deepens. That's not prevented them from making a fine record which is loaded with instantly memorable hooks.
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It's mildly disappointing that the Futureheads' first independently released music sounds more conventional than what they issued on other labels, but This Is Not the World is still a solidly enjoyable album on its own terms.
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This Is Not the World sounds more like a Buzzcocks record--a merry collection of punk cut-ups.
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This self-released third record sees them right back on form.
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'Think Tonight' is only one of several strong numbers on This is Not the World. In fact, it’s easy to imagine the Futureheads as just a classic tune or two away from breakthrough status.
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Alternative PressWhat matters is The Futureheads have made significant artistic and personal inroads to make sure their fans' enthusiasm rises to match theirs. [July 2008, p.158]
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This Is Not The World isn't quite the breathless playground once populated by robots and carnival kids, but 'Think Tonight' possesses a fist-pumping riff that's one piano short of an Andrew W.K. song. [July 2008, p.96]
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Under The RadarThey’re just songs that indicate a band here to stay, mining (and reinventing) post-punk with increasing dexterity. [Summer 2008]
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While neither as frenetic as the group's debut or as stylistically curious as Tributes, World boasts smart pop sensibilities all the same.
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tcJun 4, 2008
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TimFJun 3, 2008Mildly dissappointing when compared to their debut but still fun and poppy enough to become obsessed with. overall at least worth a few listens.
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OrlandoFlowersJun 3, 2008