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8.3
30070
8.3 |
A.V. Club
Replicates the sticky-sweet power-pop that Fountains Of Wayne has reliably turned out since the mid-’90s
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8.0
30275
8.0 |
PopMatters
Their stuff is as potent as ever
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8.0
29932
8.0 |
The Guardian
A more sedate sound... It suits them
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8.0
29937
8.0 |
The Irish Times
So full of witty, wistful and winning pop/rock
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7.0
29861
7.0 |
Rolling Stone
Their fifth LP is rootsier than usual, but the characters are as vivid as ever
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7.0
29877
7.0 |
Spin
The "Stacy's Mom" jangle-pop purveyors offer plenty of excellent cues for summertime activities on their perky fifth album
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7.0
30395
7.0 |
Blurt
The perfect sound of a band staying within their comfort zone while not forgetting the power of the almighty hook
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7.0
30123
7.0 |
No Ripcord
Doesn’t stray from their foundation of fitting rhymed schemes amidst archetypal power pop chords
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7.0
35189
7.0 |
The AU Review
Don’t expect the WOW factor to kick in straight up
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7.0
35472
7.0 |
Rave Magazine
A selection of really lovely Rubber Soul-esque acoustic-laced pop songs
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6.0
29995
6.0 |
Slant Magazine
There's still some exquisite, smartassed pop here, but it's not a full-on return to form
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6.0
29944
6.0 |
Uncut
There are moments of irresistibly sticky sweetness Print edition only
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6.0
29972
6.0 |
BBC
Wry vignettes about suburban ne’er-do-wells offset by deceptively sunny guitar pop
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6.0
29978
6.0 |
Evening Standard
Finds them in predictably mellow territory, mixing good-natured pop songs and country-tinged ballads, to a conventional backing of guitars, bass and drums
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5.0
30045
5.0 |
Under The Radar
Fountains of Wayne has perfected its stock in trade: albums that mix witty lyrics and poppy melodies with the occasional country or lounge-esque diversion. And Sky Full of Holes fits that formula to a tee
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5.0
35282
5.0 |
FasterLouder
While it does conceal a certain allure that should be familiar to long time fans, the record lacks a certain punch and material strong enough to warrant urgent investigation
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5.0
30590
5.0 |
Drowned In Sound
FOW just seem go through the motions. No sweat. No tongue in cheek either. All you get is a dumb sing-along chorus
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5.0
29985
5.0 |
Consequence Of Sound
While the stories can get drawn out at times, there is still enough here to sustain a solid listen
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4.0
30794
4.0 |
State
Overall it’s a fairly inoffensive affair
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4.0
30890
4.0 |
Q
There's too much filler here. Print edition only
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4.0
30253
4.0 |
The Quietus
An anomaly among a fine body of work and for the first time Fountains Of Wayne sound as disappointing as the lives they're taking inspiration from
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4.0
29980
4.0 |
Independent on Sunday
Sky Full Of Holes will leave you completely unmoved
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2.5
29931
2.5 |
Bowlegs
Bland songs and overly pleasant production leaves little room for inspiration – and any room that might become spare is unduly reserved for tacky lyrics
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