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  • Summary: The sixth studio release for the British duo of Olly Knights and Gale Paridjanian was produced with Ali Staton.
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Goodbye
Well I think it's time to be heading back now Back into the black now You can chalk it up to a false start Stepped on the rollercoaster Life's gone... See the rest of the song lyrics
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  1. Mojo
    Oct 11, 2013
    80
    The trademark use of acoustic as a lead guitar still sounds refreshing, and Knights' sweet and salty vocal style is still full of vulnerable charisma. [Nov 2013, p.88]
  2. Oct 9, 2013
    80
    The result is that We Were Here, while still sounding fresh and inspired on its own terms, is imbued with much of the lyrical passion and melodicism of Turin Brakes' past work.
  3. Q Magazine
    Oct 11, 2013
    80
    There's a renewed focus and a hitherto undetectable oomph, both achieved without jettisoning their trademark subtlety. [Nov 2013, p.116]
  4. Oct 9, 2013
    70
    In truth, there is very little “filler material” on We Were Here and Turin Brakes’ years of practice have culminated in some of their very best and most surreal and complex work.
  5. Uncut
    Oct 9, 2013
    70
    It gets a bit ploddy at times, but their knack for a good tune, a sweet harmony and the odd fiery guitar break keeps it all on the right side of mellow. [Oct 2013, p.75]
  6. Oct 9, 2013
    70
    Ultimately, We Were Here is another strong return from Turin Brakes, one that doesn’t stray far from their acoustic niceties, but one that also seeks out a natural progression.
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