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MagnetAn embarrassment of riches. [#58, p.91]
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SpinIdlewild are compelling when they put Woomble's sad-sack lyrics front and center, but on aggressively average rockers like "You Held The World In Your Arms" and "Century After Century," the band's turgid squall swamps his words. [Jun 2003, p.103]
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They ratchet up the latent R.E.M.-isms, elevating themselves heads above their musical kin.
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There is nothing groundbreaking about this LP; it's just classic.
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It may be the album Idlewild was born to make, but despite some spectacular moments, its momentum wanes a tiny bit as it gets closer to the end.
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The album starts to wear thin by the homestretch.
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It's every ounce of Idlewild's potential fulfilled at once.
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Giddy, confident, and instantly memorable, The Remote Part is great Brit pop and great rock & roll.
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Entertainment WeeklyIt's overshadowed by many of the band's recent, U.K.-only B sides. [21 Mar 2003, p.113]
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The Remote Part captures a divinely aged five-piece.
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Idlewild are rapidly outgrowing their influences as they forge a unique identity that leads me to suspect that they may soon be inspiring a slew of like-minded new bands.
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This is arguably Idlewilds finest hour.
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UncutThe Remote Part is Idlewild Mark II--sleeker, bolder, better. [Oct 2002, p.107]
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BlenderTHe result is like a cross between R.E.M. and Coldplay, but Idlewild show their true smarts by continuing to attack every track with youthful energy and passion. [Apr 2003, p.124]
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Merely good-but-not-great.
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They've become accomplished, exciting, restrained and wise.
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The four-piece has transformed into a genuine powerhouse, blowing away any so-called new rock revolution contenders with lovely melodies and effortless intensity.
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Q MagazineIdlewild have added a new "dirty bomb" to their armoury: the emotional resonance of prime Morrissey/Marr. [Aug 2002, p.128]
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MojoSounding assured and triumphant, Scotland's finest finally have realised their true potential. [Aug 2002, p.112]
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While it doesn't have as many flat-out terrific songs as its predecessor, I'd venture to say that The Remote Part is the record that Idlewild has wanted to write all along.
Awards & Rankings
User score distribution:
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Positive: 15 out of 18
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Mixed: 2 out of 18
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Negative: 1 out of 18
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Feb 11, 2019
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Aug 15, 2011
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NightkinFeb 14, 2006