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Generally favorable reviews- based on 47 Ratings
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Positive: 37 out of 47
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Mixed: 5 out of 47
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May 14, 2012perhaps the most beautiful record I have ever heard. Well, it definitely cuts the top ten. beautiful sonic textures make you feel like you're soaring or ride on an unstable atmosphere. i especially appreciate the balance between avant garde/experimental ambiance and "straightforward" pop music. the lyrics are sincere and endearing. i will cherish this album for a long time.
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AidanK.Feb 29, 2008I love this record, its just an absolute joy from beginning to end.
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BobW.Feb 27, 2008I love this album, having owned it for ages but only recently listened to it properly I can't leave it alone now.
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alfonsoz.Oct 24, 2007I discover guillemots in a friend collection, before that I've never heard about them. when i listen the entire album it was pure magic, its fully emotional, intense and creative.. so far the best album of the year.
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SteveHOct 12, 2007Saw them live last night with CBSO (11/10/2007), unusually I found their live performance even better than their recorded work. Absolutely incredible. I was in awe.
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TexasMar 20, 2007An awesome album. Drove 90 miles to see them live on the strength of final track Sao Paulo and was not disappointed. Live they are even better. If you only buy one album this year, get this one as well. [Got to play percussion on Sao Paulo at the Brixton Academy gig too]
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JoeHFeb 9, 2007Good album, with 3 or 4 excellent tracks. The album sounds better than their live performance!
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NastyRJan 18, 2007A Masterpiece. Romantic, lush and full of life. Steve N is deaf. Fyfe is a great singer, but your poor ears avoid the truth.
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SteveNJan 1, 2007A disappointing album following some promisng single track releases. Too twee and try-hard for my tastes. So much potential might be released if Fyfe dropped the pretensions of 'avant-garde' and took a few more singing lessons.
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kamilDec 3, 2006Best album of the year. Pop music by guillemots is diverse amount of styles, from soul to jazzy pop. Fyfe have great voice (reminiscent of lovely Jeff Buckley) and imagination. Euphoric and sad, opulent and restrained masterpiece from England.
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MartinNov 10, 2006In what I consider to be a desert of a year for good albums, this one is an oasis.
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AiliseBOct 13, 2006Seriously talented vocals.The variety of the instruments used ,really add to their uniqueness,"Made up love song 43# "one of those "happy" songs you hear.The album is a must buy!
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gregsSep 29, 2006A great album, but it definitely gets better and better on repeated listenings. it's frustrating it's not out in the states, with no indication when that will happen.
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JackCSep 28, 2006A band I've kept an eye on for a while, and I am so impressed witht their debut. It links magical lyrics with genius music behind it fronted by a voice which ranks with the best. A must buy!
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BradR.Sep 23, 2006
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MiguelCSep 22, 2006one of the best of this year. The production value is as good as the musical/lyrical value
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NCSep 18, 2006Amazing album that rewards you more and more with repeated listens. A few songs that may have annoyed you initially actually become very charming and enjoyable. Top 5 album material of 2006.
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ChanawitWSep 18, 2006It's an amazing album .Even if Kaye west's albums are important for music scene this album by Guillemots is proper unforgetable in every tracks.
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NeilGAug 31, 2006A truly gorgeous record from start to finish !.Anybody who says otherwise has cloth ears ! If there's a more beautiful song than track 7 written this year I'll be very surprised. Ignore the low scores this is easily one of the best albums of 2006. Jesus even Pitchfork liked it !
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alouAug 17, 2006It's a difficult, but absolute amazing record. Definitely a grower, you got to listen to it quite a while to fully enjoy the better songs: we're here, through the windowpane, annie, let's not wait... simply masterpieces. Best record of the year by miles, the lambs can keep listen to Tom Yorke's nonsense
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SeaghanMAug 13, 2006Rich, multi-layered, a joy to listen to - wraps around like a warm blanket :)
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timeAug 9, 2006They write some great songs especially songs 2-4. After that it gets a little less interesting until the epic closer. Great way to end an enjoyable record.
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JBAug 7, 2006
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ChazJul 25, 2006
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mattaJul 21, 2006
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KevinEJul 20, 2006Not a perfect album *what is?* but it comes quite close. The most original and refreshing band in a long time. Every song is gorgeous
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ImranSJul 17, 2006This band puts together so many influences so effortlessly, not to mention some of the best pop moments of the last decade. "Trains to Brazil" was the best song of last year, and it's going to be the best song of this year as well.
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georgebJul 17, 2006Best album of the year so far. A master piece.
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radioheadmanJul 17, 2006threatening to be the best of the year
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MarkJul 17, 2006This is just amazing..
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Awards & Rankings
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Not all of Dangerfield's maverick ideas work - he should steer clear of under-accompanied singing for a start - but when they do take off, Guillemots really soar.
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With their grand orchestrations, love of idiosyncratic detail and self-consciously old-school dynamics, Guillemots sound refreshingly out of temper with the times.
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Through the Windowpane maximizes and intensifies every moment, every muttered word and every touch of emotion.