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Universal acclaim- based on 19 Ratings
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Positive: 18 out of 19
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Mixed: 0 out of 19
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Negative: 1 out of 19
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Jan 31, 2014
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Apr 30, 2013Tip top spot of Indie Rock. Has shades of The Jam and New Order about it in places. Doesn't break much new ground, but I wouldn't expect a 50 year old to do so. Does what you'd want t to do and delivers the goods.
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Mar 21, 2016Johnny Marr continues to showcase his instrumental brilliance with The Messenger. It's true...the songs are lyrically uninspiring at times, therefore missing an opportunity to connect with listeners. However, for a lover of high quality guitar work, that can be excused. Fantastic sound! And hey, his vocals aren't too bad either!
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Nov 7, 2013The Messenger rediscovers what made the Smiths' albums great--an open-minded approach to tone and a feel that colors tunes for miles.
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Jun 4, 2013Trouble is, the songs themselves are instantly forgettable, devoid of alluring melody or interesting lyrical content, and sung by a limited vanilla voice lacking in character.
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Mar 21, 2013The Messenger does not disappoint; it brims with angular riffage, swings with sexy insouciance.