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SpinListening to this disc sorta gives new meaning to the phrase virgin sacrifice. [Oct 2005, p.142]
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A solid, if not wholly overwhelming album.
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BlenderIt's refreshing to hear a band approach the form's familiar imagery from a place of romance, not cynicism. [Oct 2005, p.138]
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Easily HIM's most accessible album to date.
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While the drop in adrenaline has left room for some good ideas, they’re not fleshed out well enough, and with the lack of a single flat-out rocker, there’s nothing to get excited or exhilarated over.
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The New York TimesThe songs are sturdier than ever, and they possess a sneaky sort of power. [10 Oct 2005]
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Q MagazineA collection of irresistible pop-rock anthems. [Nov 2005, p.125]
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New Musical Express (NME)The truth is that metal fans used to have a word for music like this, and that word is wimpy. [1 Oct 2005, p.45]
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UncutSisters Of Mercy fans will remain defiantly nonplussed. [Nov 2005, p.103]
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An unremarkable, yet solid record.
Awards & Rankings
User score distribution:
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Positive: 73 out of 92
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Mixed: 2 out of 92
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Negative: 17 out of 92
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VenusDoomApr 1, 2009This album blew me away!
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joeyBSep 5, 2007
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olab.Jun 27, 2007perfect! popish' yeah... but for what it is.. it's perfect