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The Noyelle Beat

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The Noyelle Beat

Debut album of youthful indie pop from Sheffield three-piece

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6.9

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UK Release date
29/03/2010
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  1. 9.0 |   The Line Of Best Fit

    Would expressing a preference for it stand up against the sonic adventures of a Newsom or Yeasayer? Highly unlikely. Is it one of the best albums I’ve heard so far this year? Hell yeah
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  2. 8.0 |   The Sunday Times

    There is something incredibly winning about Emma Kupa’s mix of faux-coy naivety and don’t-f***-with-me stroppiness
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  3. 8.0 |   Subba Cultcha

    A humble yet equally impressive debut from these indie pop songsters and if twee is what you’re after in 2010, look no further
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  4. 7.0 |   Drowned In Sound

    The raw energy and sense of summer lift the record and serve to emphasise the introspective moments even further
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  5. 7.0 |   Blurt

    An album as jittery sweet as a double mocha latte. There's nothing monumental here, but you couldn't ask for a better time
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  6. 6.0 |   Under The Radar

    Standard Fare too often come across as paint-by-numbers indie-pop, but The Noyelle Beat is chock full of enough winning moments and youthful exuberance to merit high expectations for a follow-up
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  7. 6.0 |   musicOMH

    They might not be fashionable, but this kooky little nugget of indie-pop revival is a welcome slice of dance-till-you-drop, straight up, feel good fun
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  8. 6.0 |   Q

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