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Generally favorable reviews- based on 58 Ratings
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Positive: 50 out of 58
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Mixed: 5 out of 58
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Negative: 3 out of 58
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Dec 12, 2011A good album although I did find it a tad disappointing follow up to The Seldom Seen Kid. Probably Elbows 3 best record. It has got some really lovely, heartfelt tracks on it but oeverall just lacks the power of some of their other efforts.
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Jul 12, 2011
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Jun 30, 2011I suppose I believe that the only reason the few naysayers are disenchanted with this outing is that Elbow has become expert. These tracks are so well crafted, so purposefully moving... So effortless is Build A Rocket Boys! that it seems as though they dreamed it up in its perfect state. The dissenters just miss the elbow grease.
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May 29, 2011"Build A Rocket Boys" is a smart continuation of Elbow's valuable creative catalogue, with some distinguished vocal performances from Guy Garvey. Although lacking a couple of the priceless tunes from previous long players, Elbow will continue to gently gain positive acclaim for their sonic consistency. http://hackskeptic.com
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May 17, 2011
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May 17, 2011Elbow continue to produce diverse and beautiful music. The Manchester band have crafted another album that flows effortlessly, melding styles with almost otherworldly skill. In "Lippy Kids" and "Dear Friends", they have crafted maybe their two finest songs to date.
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Mar 28, 2011Elbow manages to sound powerful yet real subtle at the same time and that's what I really like about them. This is a good record with beautiful lyrics and wonderful vocals by Guy Garrvey. The Stand out track is Lippy Kids. The vocals on that track are very powerful. All In All, Elbow is good indie pop that should really be listened too if your a genre fan. B
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Sep 13, 2011There are too many golden slumbers ("The Night Will Always Win"), and since the snapping and grandiose arrangement of "High Ideals" passes for the pulse quickener on Rocket, tempo could vary more, as it does in the banging build of "Open Arms," another British best in any decade.
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MojoApr 14, 2011As with earlier records, Build A Rocket Boys! is touched by ambitious, intuitive invention. [Apr. 2011, p. 92]
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Apr 12, 2011It isn't the type of album that will easily find its way into the hearts of those in need of a quicker, simpler fix.