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80 out of 100

Generally favorable reviews - based on 28 Critics What's this?

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8.7 out of 10

Universal acclaim- based on 29 Ratings

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  • Summary: This second studio LP for the Sunderland, England trio once again finds the band being compared to XTC.

Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 24 out of 28
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 28
  3. Negative: 0 out of 28
  1. Drowned In Sound
    100
    It's unpredictable, ridiculously clever, catchy as hell and as perfect a pop album as you're ever likely to hear.
  2. Under The Radar
    90
    Tones of Town carries the precision, sophistication, and sense of fun that made predecessor brainy pop bands like XTC so damned good. [#16, p.91]
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  3. Blender
    60
    Pretty, weird and tricky to get a handle on. [Mar 2007, p.136]
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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 19 out of 20
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 20
  3. Negative: 1 out of 20
  1. Roco
    10
    Wonderful from start to finish!
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  2. EpicC
    10
    Solid and overall just plain fun. Really upbeat and with lots of great hooks and melodies. I highly recommend!
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  3. MikeM
    2
    Sorry Can't Recommend this AT ALL. One of the worst albums ive heard this year....i lied it is the worst i've HEARD this year. im sure there's worse, but i dont like to waste my money...… Expand
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