News And Tributes
by The Futureheads
Metascore
71

Generally favorable reviews - based on 33 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 23 out of 33
  2. Mixed: 9 out of 33
  3. Negative: 1 out of 33
  1. The Guardian
    60
    Only the poppy Skip to the End and the old-fashioned romance of Favours for Favours have the words to match the music's searching spirit, but this is still a brave and interesting record.
  2. Urb
    60
    More Libertines than Franz Ferdinand, the Futureheads deftly move away from being pigeonholed and reward listeners with a complex album of pop gems. [Jun 2006, p.111]
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  3. Tiny Mix Tapes
    60
    News and Tributes is relatively smooth sailing from note one; very consistent and effectively less immediate.
  5. Under The Radar
    60
    It's difficult not to be a bit disappointed with the slight change in direction. Still, the songs remain angular and tight and grow on you once you get past the tempo changes. [#14]
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  6. Q Magazine
    60
    Feel[s] like an album to be admired rather than enjoyed. [Jun 2006, p.115]
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  7. Paste Magazine
    60
    The band is now displaying an elevated gift for arrangement. [Aug 2006, p.87]
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  8. Blender
    50
    They've grown noticeably more centered and serious-minded--and maturity was the last thing that needed to happen to them. [Jul 2006, p.99]
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  9. Mojo
    40
    A pretty disappointing work of rock ordinaire. [Jun 2006, p.112]
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  10. Spin
    40
    They've ditched velocity but neglected to replace it with anything worthwhile. [Jul 2006, p.88]
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User Score
7.6

Generally favorable reviews- based on 18 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 14 out of 18
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 18
  3. Negative: 1 out of 18
  1. ChrisS.
    Jul 3, 2007
    7
    I was slightly dissapointed at first, but once I stopped comparing it to the first album I found a very solid album in its own right with a I was slightly dissapointed at first, but once I stopped comparing it to the first album I found a very solid album in its own right with a few exceptional tracks.… Full Review »
  2. jimmyh
    Feb 8, 2007
    9
    far superior to their first album. more depth in songwriting and music but still catchy pop music. it takes a few listens to get into it but far superior to their first album. more depth in songwriting and music but still catchy pop music. it takes a few listens to get into it but then you cant stop listening. stayed on rotation for a few months.… Full Review »
  3. WillO
    Dec 25, 2006
    10
    Classic album. Has everything you can ask for. Every song on here is just brilliant.
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