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  • Summary: The fifth album for the British indie rock band was recorded a cappella.
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  1. Positive: 8 out of 13
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  1. Apr 6, 2012
    80
    Rant goes far beyond any glee club or barbershop perceptions with its reverence and creativity; while it may not change the mind of anyone who thinks a capella pop music is inherently hokey, it's still one of the Futureheads' most exciting albums.
  2. Apr 19, 2012
    80
    It is clever and witty like the band is want to be, but when listening to Rant I stopped caring about the lack of instruments and simply enjoyed myself.
  3. Mar 30, 2012
    70
    Classic Futureheads tracks are reimagined with quadratic complexity, with polyphonic rhythms weaving in and out of time, and piercingly tight multi-tracked vocals. On a technical level, it is brilliant... But let's face it – Rant isn't the sort of album you're going to listen to every day.
  4. May 1, 2012
    70
    A memorable album that stands out as one of their best.
  5. Q Magazine
    Apr 24, 2012
    60
    It sounds clever, rather than engaging. [May 2012, p.98]
  6. Uncut
    Apr 4, 2012
    50
    It's not always successful...But older songs fare better. [May 2012, p.72]

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