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Under The Iron Sea - Keane
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63 out of 100

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8.2 out of 10

Universal acclaim- based on 75 Ratings

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  • Summary: Album number two for the stadium-friendly, piano-led British trio follows two years after the unexpected mega-success of their debut 'Hopes And Fears.'

Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 10 out of 24
  2. Mixed: 12 out of 24
  3. Negative: 2 out of 24
  1. Entertainment Weekly
    91
    Aside from a single misstep (the title track, an instrumental that could serve as the too-ponderous theme for an art film about the rise and fall of Atlantis), the strings and things work well, adding density and drama.
  2. Mojo
    60
    Their new direction sounds suspiciously like the old one. [Jul 2006, p.100]
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  3. Under The Radar
    30
    If this is what happens when Keane attempt to delve into darkness, the mind reels at what these guys would sound like when they're in a good mood. [#14]
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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 43 out of 48
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 48
  3. Negative: 2 out of 48
  1. ShellV
    10
    I love this CD! UTIS is a very brilliant and lovely album. I am proud to listen to a band that has their own unique sound. I just love the melodies! My favorites are "Hamburg Song", "Atlantic", "Try Again", really just about all of them. It is really moving and inspiring, i have no idea what the critics are thinking... The depth and emotion of Iron Sea is unsurpassed, and it is a breath of fresh air compared to what other stuff is out today. I can't tell any of these other bands apart.… Expand
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  2. MattD.
    5
    Only "Is It Any Wonder?" breaks free from the forgettable pleasantness of the rest of the CD.
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  3. ChrisL
    3
    Poor, really. Better than the first one at least
    • 0 of 0 users said yes

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