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Night Driver
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8.6

Universal acclaim- based on 8 Ratings

  • Summary: The first full-length release of new music from the British pop punk trio since 2004's A Present for Everyone, features a more electronic sound.
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  • Record Label: East West / EastWest / Rhino
  • Genre(s): Pop/Rock, Alternative/Indie Rock, Indie Electronic, New Wave/Post-Punk Revival
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Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 1 out of 4
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 4
  3. Negative: 0 out of 4
  1. AllMusic
    Nov 28, 2016
    80
    Thirteen years on, that's still who Busted are, just three grown-up lads supplying a soundtrack to a night out on the town, even if their fans are now just as likely to be picking their kids up that night as hitting the clubs.
  2. The Observer (UK)
    Nov 28, 2016
    60
    Overall it’s a semi-successful sonic rebirth that, in the shape of On What You’re On, features the best Daft Punk single since One More Time.
  3. Q Magazine
    Nov 28, 2016
    60
    If the question is whether they're moving Busted forwards, then the answer is a resounding, robotic, synth-laden yes. [Dec 2016, p.105]
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  4. Drowned In Sound
    Nov 28, 2016
    60
    Though it would have been nice to feel a greater sense of ownership, it’s a solid enough new chapter for a group who always kept it light, so why change all that much now?

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  1. lewisgittins
    Jan 17, 2017
    10
    Amazing album! Different direction of music but still absolutely amazing and definately worth the 13 year wait, making me even more excited toAmazing album! Different direction of music but still absolutely amazing and definately worth the 13 year wait, making me even more excited to see them on their night driver tour.… Expand
  2. fwg
    Dec 4, 2016
    9
    Not the same old busted, more mature - 13 years later - can you really be surprised? I really like this album, personal favourite tracks are;Not the same old busted, more mature - 13 years later - can you really be surprised? I really like this album, personal favourite tracks are; 'on what your on', 'those days are gone' - (hugely underrated in my opinion), and easy.

    This album should be getting more praise, it doesn't help the dramatic change in style and may have cost them some fans, but people need to get used to the change. I think it sounds fantastic, a huge range of sound with each song.    … Expand

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