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Ornaments From The Silver Arcade

Young Knives

Ornaments From The Silver Arcade

Third album of indie rock from the Mercury Prize-nominated Leicestershire trio

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6.7

Label
Gadzook
UK Release date
04/04/2011
US Release date
12/04/2011
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  1. 10.0 |   AU Review

    A record of politely beguiling English indie, with just the right amount of quirk
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  2. 9.0 |   DIY

    Their most uplifting - and arguably their best - work yet
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  3. 8.0 |   BBC

    So, having bettered their own game, and established themselves (again) as a cut above their peers, does this mean a bright and shiny future for our tweedy heroes?
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  4. 8.0 |   Q

    Their made-in-LA third shows their suburban art-punk smoother by dancier rhythms than before. Print edition only

  5. 8.0 |   Subba Cultcha

    This is slick, rigid guitar pop with one foot on the dance-floor and the other out the door which fits more hooks into 40 minutes than many bands do in their entire careers
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  6. 7.0 |   The Fly

    Henry and The House Of Lords’ staying power is something to respect
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  7. 6.0 |   Uncut

    Retro synths, sunshine pop harmonies, brass and female backing vox are added to their spiky XTC/Gang Of Four-derived pop. Print edition only

  8. 6.0 |   Mojo

    Feels like a misguided, if wholly likeable, last ditch grab for success. Print edition only

  9. 5.0 |   The Line Of Best Fit

    There’s little of that wry self-assurance and quiet desperation, nor the subtle pastorialism or psychedelic touches of previous work
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  10. 4.0 |   NME

    You’ll hanker for this in the same way you hanker for abdominal cramps
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  11. 4.0 |   A.V. Club

    A collection of competent ditties. Print edition only

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