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Definitely a worthwhile buy for those new to Engine Down and certainly must hold a place in any Engine Down fan's CD book, iPod, or whatever it may be.
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Alternative PressSounds like a holding-its-own companion piece to Quicksand's 1995 swan song Manic Compression. [Nov 2004, p.142]
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Via a confluence of experience, ambition and glossy production, Engine Down have arrived at a palatable music that, with a little more refinement and promotional support, could cement their place in the mainstream cultural canon.
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Comparisons to popular artists such as Sparta and Thursday are apt, as is the fact that the record's seed might find purchase on rock radio.
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The band's style has clearly altered, but the transition is graceful, making Engine Down another enjoyable release.
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It’s sad when a band runs out of ideas.