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Twenty One revels in fun found in the cobwebbed corners of Alkan’s mix and the nightlifing minds of its lyricists.
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Twenty One is an excellent album replete with brilliant, clean, original production and instantly memorable songs.
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This is a vividly youthful album, packed with acid-sharp lyrics and neon-bold choruses, playful vocal harmonies and strikingly confident pop sounds.
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UncutA bold leap forwards. [Apr 2008, p.98]
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It's the record's wholesome tracks, such as 'Young Love', a duet with folk darling Laura Marling, that prove Mystery Jets thrive in the gap between naivety and cynicism.
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They’ve upset people’s expectations and made a handful of very good pop songs, but Twenty One ultimately just proves that they’re as unpredictable as they ever were.
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Twenty One almost feels like the debut and "Making Dens" like the sophomore follow-up.
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MojoThe Jets sound cohesive and settled but losing their saucer-eyed charm can't help but make them a less mesmerising alternative to the competition. [Apr 2008, p.114]
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Q MagazineThey can't sustain the quality over an entire album, however, and the inspiration dries up halfway through. [Apr 2008, p.112]
User score distribution:
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Positive: 14 out of 15
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Mixed: 0 out of 15
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Negative: 1 out of 15
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Sep 27, 2010This review contains spoilers, click full review link to view.
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jjMay 24, 2008Genius. Proper British music.
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JakeMay 24, 2008Loved This Album. Only The One Bad Track And I Agree With Yusten The Best Track Without A Doubt Is MJ Or Possibly Flakes.