Here Come The Tears
by The Tears
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8.2

Universal acclaim- based on 75 Ratings

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  1. Positive: 63 out of 75
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 75
  3. Negative: 11 out of 75

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  1. Taco
    Feb 19, 2007
    10
    Essential.
  2. Linda
    Jul 8, 2006
    7
    It is a good album, however it sounds nothing like Dog Star Man, and I can't help but be amazed at hearing people say it does. Soaring tunes with meaningless lyrics - it sounds like the stuff of Bernard Butler's solo albums enlarged. It has nothing of the gritty, glam feel of Dog Star Man - instead it produces uplifting pop ballads which are gorgeous, but nonetheless entirely It is a good album, however it sounds nothing like Dog Star Man, and I can't help but be amazed at hearing people say it does. Soaring tunes with meaningless lyrics - it sounds like the stuff of Bernard Butler's solo albums enlarged. It has nothing of the gritty, glam feel of Dog Star Man - instead it produces uplifting pop ballads which are gorgeous, but nonetheless entirely forgetable. It just doesn't measure up to any of the first three Suede albums. I would however give it an 8 (it is pretty to listen to) if it wasn't for the unbelievably 'throw away' lyrics. The bad lyrics wouldn't be so much of a deal, but Brett makes every word of them perfectly clear - you can't just lose yourself in the sound as you can with Supergrass's Road to Rouen - instead you are forced to listen to painfully bad lines like "we stick like chewing gum."… Collapse
  3. [Anonymous]
    Jan 15, 2006
    10
    Awesome!
  4. VerminDeathstack
    Sep 29, 2005
    8
    If this record had been Suede
  5. ErikW
    Sep 18, 2005
    9
    I never listened to suede, to young back then, and I never bothered checking them out afterwards. So for me, this album came as a surprise and knocked me off my feet. It's emotional and epic, but still has melody and real tunes. No epic pop music has felt that way for me before. Naturally, I've picked up on suede too, after falling in love with this album and after finding all I never listened to suede, to young back then, and I never bothered checking them out afterwards. So for me, this album came as a surprise and knocked me off my feet. It's emotional and epic, but still has melody and real tunes. No epic pop music has felt that way for me before. Naturally, I've picked up on suede too, after falling in love with this album and after finding all three bultler/anderson albums simultaneously I can say that here come the tears stands up to both "Suede" and "Dog man star". Album of the year.… Expand
  6. PimmySkywalker
    Aug 23, 2005
    10
    Brilliant album of the year !!
  7. ElysianFields
    Aug 17, 2005
    10
    Best Album of the year. No joke.
  8. MatthewH
    Aug 10, 2005
    10
    This decades Definately Maybe. OK, so Brett and Bernard have worked together before but this album is one of the finest examples of craftsmanship that can be found. Every song screams brilliance. An essential purchase .
  9. JonathanS
    Aug 2, 2005
    10
    A majestic album in many ways. Anderson and Butler always had a flair for the melodramatic which was/is always good fodder for the critics. And this album is no different. At its best it has moments as every bit as good as the Suede debut and Dog Man Star. Apollo 13, Lovers, Refugees, Love as Strong as Death, Two Creatures, Asylum are all very strong material and the fact of the matter is A majestic album in many ways. Anderson and Butler always had a flair for the melodramatic which was/is always good fodder for the critics. And this album is no different. At its best it has moments as every bit as good as the Suede debut and Dog Man Star. Apollo 13, Lovers, Refugees, Love as Strong as Death, Two Creatures, Asylum are all very strong material and the fact of the matter is there wasn't any song that I didn't thing was a good listen. They have an amazing way of creating music that soars, that lifts you, and takes you on a journey. Perhaps this review shares a bit of their melodrama as well! Solid album - neither has put out music as strong as this since they last worked together. Looking forward to their next one very much...… Expand
  10. elroyh
    Jul 29, 2005
    6
    I'm a huge suede fan so was really looking forward to this. In truth its ok but a bit of a let down really. Most of the songs on here are a bit too poppy and radio friendly for my tastes, I was hoping for something darker and more psychadelic (like the first 2 suede albums). The biggest gripe i have with this album is the lyrics, in places their utterly horrendous (see Imperfection). I'm a huge suede fan so was really looking forward to this. In truth its ok but a bit of a let down really. Most of the songs on here are a bit too poppy and radio friendly for my tastes, I was hoping for something darker and more psychadelic (like the first 2 suede albums). The biggest gripe i have with this album is the lyrics, in places their utterly horrendous (see Imperfection). I just find my self unable to relate to what anderson seems to be singing about most of the time, if I wanna hear songs about a middle aged man's boring relationships I'll listen to simply red ! (who are crap by the way). Having said that, Refugees and Brave new century are up there with some of suede's best work. And then theres Apollo 13, which is quite possibly the pairs best ever track.… Expand
  11. Nikki
    Jul 24, 2005
    3
    As much as Anderson & Butler have tried to avoid it, comparisons with their Suede era are inevidable. This album is no better than any of the Anderson-era Suede material and certainly nowhere close to the first two Suede albums that wrote britpop's history in the early nineties. The Tears struggle to convince, but unfortunately this one lacks passion, energy and identity. Rather As much as Anderson & Butler have tried to avoid it, comparisons with their Suede era are inevidable. This album is no better than any of the Anderson-era Suede material and certainly nowhere close to the first two Suede albums that wrote britpop's history in the early nineties. The Tears struggle to convince, but unfortunately this one lacks passion, energy and identity. Rather listen to old faboulous tunes like So Young and the Wild Ones.… Expand
  12. fredb
    Jul 20, 2005
    10
    Amazing album. They are back in good form.
  13. LeonardoF
    Jul 18, 2005
    0
    lots of tears indeed, because this album is terrible.
  14. christost
    Jul 15, 2005
    3
    Being an avid fan of Suede, I was truly disappointed by this album. There's an ever-present anxiety of both Butler and Anderson to shout "we're back" throughout the songs, either by too much guitar or/and strenuous attempts to actually sing respectively. Four or five songs (refugees, imperfection, creatures) might stand side to side with some of their worse b-sides of the past, Being an avid fan of Suede, I was truly disappointed by this album. There's an ever-present anxiety of both Butler and Anderson to shout "we're back" throughout the songs, either by too much guitar or/and strenuous attempts to actually sing respectively. Four or five songs (refugees, imperfection, creatures) might stand side to side with some of their worse b-sides of the past, but that's all. To me, this album signifies a totally unecessary reunion (the last Suede album was much better) and is something any self-respecting Suede fan should dismiss with no second thought.… Expand
  15. ElizabethR
    Jul 11, 2005
    9
    I confess to not being all that impressed with the first song, 'Refugees', but the rest of the album really took me in. The thrill of hearing Brett singing along to Bernard's guitar-playing was palpable. I got to 'Lovers', and was pleased to find that the song-writing chops are back on form, then 'Appollo 13' came on and blew my mind. That song is as I confess to not being all that impressed with the first song, 'Refugees', but the rest of the album really took me in. The thrill of hearing Brett singing along to Bernard's guitar-playing was palpable. I got to 'Lovers', and was pleased to find that the song-writing chops are back on form, then 'Appollo 13' came on and blew my mind. That song is as good as just about anything in the Suede cannon. 'Here Come the Tears' is a much happier, more positive album than either 'Suede' or 'Dog Man Star'. Knowing B&B's thoughtful approach to making music, I am certain this is intentional. If you have daydreamed about Brett and Bernard getting back together, you probably already own this disc. If you are a more casual fan of the band, buy it. I doubt you'll be disappointed.… Expand
  16. ctiawia
    Jun 23, 2005
    9
    On of the best albums of the year.
  17. jamess
    Jun 23, 2005
    9
    Best album of the year. For those who don't get it at first give it at least three airings. It took me that long and I am an Anderson/Butler fanatic.
  18. alexanderv
    Jun 22, 2005
    8
    surprisingly solid!!!
  19. DanielSp.
    Jun 22, 2005
    0
    100% CRAP
  20. SteveW
    Jun 22, 2005
    0
    Honestly, his album is awful. "...slowly we become one / We stick like chewing gum." It's laughable.
  21. ChrisW
    Jun 21, 2005
    8
    Apollo 13/A Love As Strong As Death/Lovers/Co-Star/Refugees are excellent The guitar solo in Fallen Idol is sublime. Great guitars from Bernard, wonderful singing by Brett thorughout.
  22. BigsbyIlP
    Jun 21, 2005
    10
    Here Come The Tears is a classic delicious dish best served raging hot on your TVC 15 maximum local noise pollution machine.
  23. JohnR
    Jun 21, 2005
    10
    Album of the year
  24. FuD
    Jun 21, 2005
    8
    Not a bad song on this CD. It (no shock) sounds a lot like how you expect Bernard and Brett's reunion would. Very good 3 minute pop songs mixed with some beautiful ballads. Brett's vioce sounds nicer than the last Suede album as well.
  25. Loser
    Jun 21, 2005
    10
    What do you want me to say? This is really good!!!
  26. JSelf
    Jun 21, 2005
    9
    Best album I've heard so far in this lackluster year.
  27. TonyP
    Jun 21, 2005
    1
    Total Disappointment.... I already sold the album on eBay.
  28. RobH
    Jun 21, 2005
    0
    This album really sucks...
  29. ChrisF.
    Jun 21, 2005
    1
    Disappointed with the album... annoying record.
  30. EmmaE
    Jun 21, 2005
    10
    Thanks to my husband I heard this album....on my gosh...its amazing.
  31. ScottE
    Jun 21, 2005
    10
    What a truly awesome album. Bernard & Brett shows Oasis & Coldplay what real music is abbout.
  32. Mandy-MayJ
    Jun 21, 2005
    10
    fantastic!
  33. JohannK
    Jun 21, 2005
    10
    Except of Kasabian
  34. RedGuitar
    Jun 21, 2005
    10
    Excellent Record, sure to be one of the records of the year. Not a bad track on it, and if you are not moved by tracks like 'Ghost of you', 'Apollo 13' and 'A love as strong as death' then you don't have a pulse.. 10/10
  35. ElenjaR
    Jun 20, 2005
    10
    My favorite album of the year without a doubt. Lovers is the best
  36. SamM
    Jun 20, 2005
    10
    One of the best albums I've ever heard, and I'm not easily pleased. Every track is fantastic.
  37. bethang
    Jun 20, 2005
    10
    absolutely amazing album. i can't fault it :D
  38. triciad
    Jun 20, 2005
    10
    Well worth the wait!!!
  39. CheesinD
    Jun 20, 2005
    10
    This is by far the album of the year. Well worth waiting 11 years for,
  40. Bianca
    Jun 20, 2005
    10
    Wonderful album ! Everyone who hasn´t already, go out an buy it ! You won´t be disapointed... Beautiful song, stunning guitars... Don´t miss out !
  41. DavisH.
    Jun 20, 2005
    10
    Lush strings, fierce guitars, beautiful lyrics and vocals, well-crafted tunes, all you could ever want in an album in here.
  42. NCHaze
    Jun 20, 2005
    9
    Better than the last 3 Suede albums, this much is for certain. 'Apollo 13' and 'Fallen Idol' rank among the pairs best work. Be sure to hunt down instant-classic b-sides like 'Break Away', as well.
  43. ElenaGodoyG
    Jun 19, 2005
    10
    Six or seven first-rate songs in these days...What more are you looking for?
  44. ArmandoC
    Jun 18, 2005
    9
    This year's alternative to alternative's curiously dangerous mainstream path. This collection of songs gives music lovers hope in the survival of an art piece the recording industry still calls an album.
  45. damlak
    Jun 17, 2005
    10
    the best album of the year especially "ghost of you" is my favorite.
  46. FrantisekS
    Jun 17, 2005
    10
    This is the album with the vision... In this boring age with all the one-time-use xerox-bands, A+B offer something a little bit more sophisticated... Homer Simpson would say: "Well, it's like a donut. The fluffy dough of the Wall of Sound contains the marmalade of the pure rock."
  47. CosmoPrelog
    Jun 16, 2005
    0
    What do you want me to say? This is good??
  48. PatN
    Jun 16, 2005
    8
    This is a very enjoyable album, closer to Head Music than to Dog Man Star. It grows on you with every listen. I don't understand the hesitant 3 star ratings in MOJO, Uncut or Q - it's one of the best records of the year - so far

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Metascore
74

Generally favorable reviews - based on 17 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 14 out of 17
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 17
  3. Negative: 0 out of 17
  1. Drowned In Sound
    70
    As a whole, 'Here Come The Tears' is a welcome collection of songs, even if the sentiment of it all does become a little saccharine-queasy after a while.
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  2. musicOMH.com
    90
    Here Come The Tears sounds like the best album that Suede never made, full of romantic, smouldering pop songs with a soaring depth to them.
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  3. New Musical Express (NME)
    80
    It is raw, emotionally stirring, and the best album you’ll hear this year, by a mile.
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