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Tones Of Town
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80

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

User Score
8.6

Universal acclaim- based on 36 Ratings

  • 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. Uncut
    90
    They're now a glorious band. [Feb 2007, p.76]
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  3. Entertainment Weekly
    83
    If the opaque lyrics seem like last-minute slaves to the meter, the brothers' amicable yelpings add a human touch. [23 Feb 2007, p.98]
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  4. Paste Magazine
    80
    The band doesn't vary its approach much for record number two. [Mar 2007, p.63]
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  5. Hot Press
    80
    Beautiful, but never callow, here is an album to fall slowly in love with.
  6. Pitchfork
    73
    Tones of Town may lack the swooning immediacy of its predecessor, but it still sounds like a labor of love.
  7. Spin
    50
    For all its obvious wit and fizzy energy, Tones of Town ultimately feels self-congratulatory and a bit cold-hearted. [Feb 2007, p.83]
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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 18 out of 20
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 20
  3. Negative: 1 out of 20
  1. Roco
    May 12, 2007
    10
    Wonderful from start to finish!
  2. DBag
    Apr 9, 2007
    10
    A wonderful little gem. "Sit Tight" "A House Is Not A Home" "Working To Work" "In Context" are the best songs. One of the best albums A wonderful little gem. "Sit Tight" "A House Is Not A Home" "Working To Work" "In Context" are the best songs. One of the best albums released so far this year.… Expand
  4. BlakeD
    Apr 30, 2007
    10
    Definitely one of the the best albums released so far this year. It's fun, upbeat and catchy as hell. With alot of cool, enjoyable songs Definitely one of the the best albums released so far this year. It's fun, upbeat and catchy as hell. With alot of cool, enjoyable songs that are going to be stuck in your head for weeks, trust me.… Expand
  5. jaym
    Mar 12, 2007
    9
    Really good, fun album. If you liked the Islands (not that it sounds alot like it) you'll love this
  6. Mike
    Apr 22, 2007
    9
    Not as good as there amazing debut but still a worthy follow-up to it, with some of there catchiest songs to date.
  7. SamSong
    Mar 24, 2007
    8
    These lads have been listening to their Abacab.
  8. MikeM
    May 11, 2007
    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 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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#54 Best Album of 2007

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