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- Summary: This second studio LP for the Sunderland, England trio once again finds the band being compared to XTC.
- Record Label: Memphis Industries
- Genre(s): Indie, Rock
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Score distribution:
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Positive: 24 out of 28
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Mixed: 4 out of 28
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Negative: 0 out of 28
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It’s unpredictable, ridiculously clever, catchy as hell and as perfect a pop album as you’re ever likely to hear.
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UncutThey're now a glorious band. [Feb 2007, p.76]
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Entertainment WeeklyIf the opaque lyrics seem like last-minute slaves to the meter, the brothers' amicable yelpings add a human touch. [23 Feb 2007, p.98]
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Paste MagazineThe band doesn't vary its approach much for record number two. [Mar 2007, p.63]
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Beautiful, but never callow, here is an album to fall slowly in love with.
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Tones of Town may lack the swooning immediacy of its predecessor, but it still sounds like a labor of love.
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SpinFor all its obvious wit and fizzy energy, Tones of Town ultimately feels self-congratulatory and a bit cold-hearted. [Feb 2007, p.83]
Score distribution:
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Positive: 18 out of 20
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Mixed: 1 out of 20
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Negative: 1 out of 20
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RocoMay 12, 2007Wonderful from start to finish!
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DBagApr 9, 2007
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BlakeDApr 30, 2007
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jaymMar 12, 2007Really good, fun album. If you liked the Islands (not that it sounds alot like it) you'll love this
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MikeApr 22, 2007Not as good as there amazing debut but still a worthy follow-up to it, with some of there catchiest songs to date.
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SamSongMar 24, 2007These lads have been listening to their Abacab.
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MikeMMay 11, 2007
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