Young For Eternity
by The Subways
  • Record Label: Sire
  • Release Date: Feb 14, 2006
User Score
7.5

Generally favorable reviews- based on 28 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 23 out of 28
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 28
  3. Negative: 4 out of 28

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  1. Vampire25
    Apr 28, 2011
    8
    The Subways are a good punk rock British band. Young For Eternity really shows it. They have great punk rock tracks but they also switch to acoustic soft melodies at times and it's a really great transition. You get Billy Lun's hard vocals and punk rock roots in tracks such as "Rock And Roll Queen" and "Oh Yeah" but then you get tracks like "Mary" where it's acoustic and his voice isThe Subways are a good punk rock British band. Young For Eternity really shows it. They have great punk rock tracks but they also switch to acoustic soft melodies at times and it's a really great transition. You get Billy Lun's hard vocals and punk rock roots in tracks such as "Rock And Roll Queen" and "Oh Yeah" but then you get tracks like "Mary" where it's acoustic and his voice is slowed down and you get the best of both voices and I really liked that about this album. All In All, Young For Eternity is a great punk rock debut. B+… Expand
  2. Bruno
    Apr 7, 2008
    7
    As a debut album from young kids, it sounds really promising. It's a straightforward album, in which simplicity and honesty dominates all the songs. No fancy riffs and adornments, just plain teeny rock n' roll / punk. The instrumentals aren't outstanding, but they are competent. The vocals are very nice and, at times, very inspired, while the lyrics are simple, but they As a debut album from young kids, it sounds really promising. It's a straightforward album, in which simplicity and honesty dominates all the songs. No fancy riffs and adornments, just plain teeny rock n' roll / punk. The instrumentals aren't outstanding, but they are competent. The vocals are very nice and, at times, very inspired, while the lyrics are simple, but they don't jeopardize the songs.… Collapse
  3. JohnD.
    Mar 10, 2008
    10
    this is just to even out what Kid A and TG Corke marked the album. No album should get a 0.
  4. Time
    Aug 10, 2006
    8
    Good stuff :-)
  5. SeamusS
    Apr 23, 2006
    8
    A damn fun album, definately kicking the shit out of the other "BIG BRITISH THING" thing from this year, Arctic Monkeys. It's just fun, brainless RAWK.
  6. gerryc
    Apr 22, 2006
    10
    it rawks big time :-)
  7. KidA
    Apr 19, 2006
    0
    Do we really need more bands like this? Dickholes.
  8. TGCorke
    Apr 16, 2006
    0
    Absolutely pathetic band, terrible album, derivative kiddie rubbish, unoriginal, bland, unimaginative...need I say more? There is only one band worse than Fall Out Boy, and that band is The Subways. Horrific 'music' right here.
  9. JMc
    Apr 16, 2006
    9
    While the songwriting isn't mind-blowing, the subways combine the simplicity of nirvana with a vines type sound and enforce it all with their passion and energy to create a great debut that truly hints at great things to come
  10. WallyW
    Mar 30, 2006
    8
    Simple, but damn good fun. Sometimes it's a bit trying but often it's either spot on good rock n roll or actually pretty.
  11. andrewt
    Mar 27, 2006
    7
    Oasis do it better. Not a bad album, but as said, Oasis do the same better.
  12. MeyaC.
    Mar 24, 2006
    9
    i agree that they are getting a little too much attention, but hey, they are good. i don't think that girl can sing, but she still kicks ass.
  13. Shawna-
    Mar 2, 2006
    10
    I adore some songs. but i must hear band. Ten.
  14. KobainCurdt
    Feb 25, 2006
    10
    this one´s top, mates
  15. RobD
    Feb 15, 2006
    8
    its a good record. worth buying if you like british garage rock
  16. Kees
    Feb 15, 2006
    8
    Young, fresh!! It rocks! Charlotte Cooper makes the difference!
  17. Matt
    Feb 14, 2006
    3
    I agree with the All Music Guide review that they are too beholden to their influences - but unlike that reviewer, I don't think they are pleasant to hear.

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Metascore
71

Generally favorable reviews - based on 19 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 12 out of 19
  2. Mixed: 7 out of 19
  3. Negative: 0 out of 19
  1. AllMusic
    60
    Feels comfortably familiar even as it rages to say something new.
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  2. Alternative Press
    80
    [A] sterling debut. [Mar 2006, p.122]
  3. Billboard
    90
    Exceptional technical ability, lyrical insight far beyond their years and unbridled exuberance merge into one of the most promising rock entrances since Radiohead's "Pablo Honey." [18 Feb 2006]
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