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- Record Label: Virgin EMI
- Release Date: Mar 6, 2020
- Summary: The fourth full-length release for the pop duo was recorded in Manchester with producer by John Williams.
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- Record Label: Virgin EMI
- Genre(s): Pop/Rock
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MojoMar 10, 2020As ever, Heaton's whipsmart lyrics lurch between grumbling and lovesick, but he and Abbott bounce off each other like a couple who still relish being married. [Apr 2020, p.93]
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UncutMar 10, 2020The record is awash with sparkling, instantly memorable melodies. [Apr 2020, p.28]
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Q MagazineMar 10, 2020Effectively a double album proving that time hasn't blunted Heaton's lyrical sharpness. [May 2020, p.108]
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Mar 11, 2020Despite a few poignant moments, Manchester Calling is dominated by lively, playful songs, and though the track list might have been improved by cutting a handful of the more similar ones, the couple can't be justly accused of allowing any filler.
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Mar 10, 2020A certain cosiness produces fillers So Happy and New York Ivy, but abandoning the comfort zone delivers some of the best things here.
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