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What's It Like Over There?
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  • Summary: The third full-length release for the British indie rock band was recorded in one month and was co-produced with Alan Moulder.
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Me, Myself and Hollywood
And do you feel like talkin'? I'm an open book And if you feel like walkin' I guess we drunk enough Tonight to sink a ship, our lips too dry to... See the rest of the song lyrics
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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 3 out of 6
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 6
  3. Negative: 0 out of 6
  1. The Skinny
    Apr 8, 2019
    80
    As they’ve progressed through their career, that quality undoubtedly still remains, but their sound has morphed into something much grander and ambitious than a previous dose of radio rock.
  2. The Independent (UK)
    Apr 8, 2019
    80
    For the most part, Circa Waves prefer to channel youthful disillusionment with an aggressive guitar line (bound to open up one or two moshpits) than any grand lyrical statement. They’re not trying to set the world to rights so much as offer fans an outlet for escapism. It’s refreshing.
  3. AllMusic
    Apr 29, 2019
    70
    What's It Like Over There? sounds like Circa Waves are testing their longevity and aiming for a wider audience, and that's not a bad thing.
  4. New Musical Express (NME)
    Apr 8, 2019
    40
    Gone are the fizzy sun-drenched hooks and pint-chucking riffs, and in their place are mawkish vocals, melodramatic breaks and dreary lyrics.
  5. DIY Magazine
    Apr 8, 2019
    40
    It’s both over-produced and underwhelming.
  6. Q Magazine
    Apr 9, 2019
    40
    A sense of will-this-do? hangs over proceedings, from its terse 10-track running time to the soporific delivery. [Jun 2019, p.108]
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  1. MelancholyHobbs
    May 6, 2019
    8
    Although it may be a significant departure from 'Different Creatures', this is by no means a bad thing. 'What's It Like Over There?' is a wellAlthough it may be a significant departure from 'Different Creatures', this is by no means a bad thing. 'What's It Like Over There?' is a well rounded album that combines elements from different genres to create a beautifully textured masterpiece. It might not be for everyone, but what it is, is a fantastic pop record.… Expand
  2. Ricko
    May 22, 2020
    7
    A decent mix of pop and rock. Circa Waves have borrowed from a wide array of whats been on the radio over the last decade to create thisA decent mix of pop and rock. Circa Waves have borrowed from a wide array of whats been on the radio over the last decade to create this album. There is alot worse you could listen to. Much of this album borrows from the Arctic Monkeys "AM" album and the style that set up but with Circa Waves the songs are more reliant on studio shine and without the edge, originality or genius of "AM".… Expand

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