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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 78 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: 44 out of 49
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 49
  3. Negative: 2 out of 49
  1. JorgeP
    10
    One of the best albums in history.
    • 1 of 1 users said yes
  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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