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Universal acclaim- based on 76 Ratings
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Positive: 62 out of 76
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Mixed: 10 out of 76
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Negative: 4 out of 76
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May 8, 2012I wasn't thrilled with their Night Train EP, so to me, Strangeland is more of a return to form. I may not be as jaded and cynical as most reviewers seem to be. I really enjoy Keane's melodic pop sensibilities and look forward to seeing them live.
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May 9, 2012
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May 15, 2012Having always been a fan of Keane, I slightly distanced myself from them, not content with their new approach to Rock in Perfect Symmetry. So I'm pleased to report Keane are back on form, with great new tracks like Disconnected and Silenced By The Night. Its good to have them back!
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May 9, 2012It seems that if Keane stray too far from Hopes & Fears territory they risk the wrath of snarky reviewers for trying something different, and when they relent and focus on the anthemic ballads they do best, those same reviewers pour scorn over that as well.
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May 9, 2012Keane return to top form! Their work has developed over time and the newer inspirations are clearly having a positive impact on their work. Keane seem to have found the way again and the album is full of tracks that I'm sure will last a life time. I feel like I've made contact with a great friend again, their music.
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May 9, 2012Keane have done it again, On the road to achieving a feat of having their first 5 albums reach #1 only made possible by the bands of which contain The Beatles and Oasis. This album is simply breathtaking. Keane are one of the only bands out their that are actually passionate and TRY to make a great album. With songs all single worthy. They've done what they always do, make damn good music.
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May 9, 2012I really like Keane's new album. Every song is different and great. I particularly like Day Will Come, You Are Young, Silenced by The Night and Sovereign Light Cafe. Great album! Can't wait to see them live!
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May 9, 2012After a little dissapointment called Night Train EP, Keane are back at their best, first time with official band guitarist. Was it a good move? Definitely it was! If i could highlight just one song it would be.... ON THE ROAD. Hate me or think im stupid, but this the song that caught me so deep as Charlie Brown from Coldplay did. for me, definitely 10 out of 10
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May 12, 2012
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May 10, 2012
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May 28, 2012It feels familiar so the critics slag the album. Keane will fill arenas and stadiums with this music and I will be in one of the seats. Highly listenable and enjoyable.
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May 8, 2012you may say that Strangeland remain the same Keane style form other albums. but it's still too good. it's smilar to the Under the Iron sea, which is their best album
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May 21, 2012This album lighten up my car trip to work every day. I don't know why critics hated this album but mediocre jack white new album they also said it's good. They just don't know what are good songs anymore. Keane is the best British indie band. Remember buy the 16 tracks album, not the one with 12 tracks. The bonus 'Strangeland' track will make u cry.
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Nov 23, 2012Great record, really great. I liked Perfect Symmetry as well, but this is just as great as the first two albums! Amazing! Don't really understand the bad reviews
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Nov 17, 2012Keane has shown that returning to the beginning does not have to be a step back, on the contrary, is a giant step in its consolidation. Listening to the album I'm feeeling like coming home, after insufficient experiences such as "Perfect Symmetry" and "Night Train". The magic of a band lies in being what they are, Keane is Keane again, and I'm coming back home with the boys.
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Mar 16, 2013While not as good as Under the Iron Sea, it's an amazing album and i totally recommend it!
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May 24, 2014Excellent! One of the most brilliant work of the band. Each music sounds very original and unique, can't stop listening to it. Remember me from the first work of the same, Hopes and Fears. Recommend for everyone that enjoys this genre of music. Simply amazing!
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Apr 30, 2014the great album since under the iron sea, an album of greatest hits with 16 songs & 1 hour of this album, become the second best album of the band, and doing back to the style of Hopes & fears, the best album of 2012
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May 11, 2014
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Jun 13, 2015This last album not bad , is a classic Keane music ,powerful words and brilliant sounds.. I hope,this gyus back in 2016 for new great records in our stereos.
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Jan 28, 2018The final act of british millenial band is a fortunate mixture of his early efforts with songs like Strangeland, You are young and In your own time.
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Feb 26, 2017A bit repetitive, but there are too many tracks that stand out to say this collection doesn't meet the nostalgia this band tries to push out. Keane's bonus track "Strangeland" is a highlight not to miss, the perfect car song, something the Killers tend to pull off often.
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May 26, 2018Incredible album. One of the best album of all time. Better than all Coldplay's albums
Awards & Rankings
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Q MagazineJun 20, 2012Strangeland isn't much of a diversion from their fame-bringing formula. [Jun 2012, p.105]
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Jun 8, 2012While this album will neither shock nor rewrite opinion, there is no denying 'Strangeland' is solid enough.
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May 31, 2012Another accomplished, warm, and welcoming record, one whose open-hearted generosity of spirit ultimately proves hard to resist.