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FilterWho else but Madness could pull off covers of the Supremes and the Kinks on the same record? [#17, p.94]
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Sessions is loose and fun and, while not blazing any trails, it doesn't sound like a bad karaoke night either.
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Entertainment WeeklyA dandy little party record. [19 Aug 2005, p.143]
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Many of these songs are a delight to listen to; most could easily be a single.
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UncutEven as a covers band, Madness remain one step beyond. [Aug 2005, p.90]
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BlenderIt shows the old ska formula to be an unimprovable invention. [Sep 2005, p.135]
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Whilst back then they bounced along with cheekiness and zeal, now they seem to be trying to continue the reggae-meets-Brit-suburbia Nutty blueprint but end up falling flat in too many places.
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Q MagazineIf you dance easily at weddings then this album is very good news. [Aug 2005, p.129]
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With a few notable exceptions... inspiration is just what this album lacks.
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New Musical Express (NME)All done in their trademark chirpy Camden ska way. [30 Jul 2005, p.49]
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All the songs bop along at about the same pace, all interpreted in the same rocksteady style, and this makes the proceedings a bit wearisome towards the end.
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This nostalgic trip back to their roots makes modestly agreeable listening, though the translation from raucous pub to sober recording studio has squeezed out much of the combo's spontaneous lunacy.
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MojoIf you didn't know what the band have been capable of, this would be good enough. [Aug 2005, p.94]
User score distribution:
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Positive: 4 out of 4
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ArthurD.Nov 13, 2005
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SteveODOct 31, 2005whatta great cd, i can't belive anyone who doesnt like it, whatta mix of everything, great covers!!!!!
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SteveJOct 3, 2005