-
10.0
37835
10.0 |
The Independent
These 10 tracks are a masterclass in modern pop creation
Read Review
-
8.0
36893
8.0 |
Uncut
One-hit wonders no more, White and de Martino now sound prepared for a big pop future. Print edition only
-
8.0
37524
8.0 |
Daily Telegraph
They know how to knock a tune together and have delivered a pop party album thrillingly in tune with contemporary listening habits. A lot of fun
Read Review
-
8.0
37939
8.0 |
Independent on Sunday
There are forgettable moments and it won't conquer the world, but this is an album that deserves at least to reacquaint the Ting Tings with the outskirts of Somewheresville
Read Review
-
7.0
37281
7.0 |
The Digital Fix
A smart and brave work that proves White and de Martino are willing to take risks and venture out from their comfort zone
Read Review
-
7.0
38675
7.0 |
Rolling Stone
The music dips into ska, Eighties electro and power ballads, and the sumptuously noirish torch song "In Your Life" proves White's heart is as big as her spleen
Read Review
-
6.7
38667
6.7 |
A.V. Club
A blast when it’s on and imminently forgettable when it’s not
Read Review
-
6.0
38725
6.0 |
Consequence Of Sound
After a few listens to the scrappy Nowheresville, it’s hard not to root for them
Read Review
-
6.0
37800
6.0 |
BBC
A so-so return on four years’ work
Read Review
-
6.0
37953
6.0 |
The Scotsman
The better moments on this so-so second album, such as Hit Me Down Sonny, stick close to the martial drums and cheerleader chants of That’s Not My Name and Shut Up And Let Me Go
Read Review
-
6.0
37841
6.0 |
Evening Standard
When the Tings are good, they touch brilliance; when they're not, they're as dull as they come
Read Review
-
6.0
37899
6.0 |
Mojo
A very tidy second album. Print edition only
-
5.0
37931
5.0 |
DIY
It’s the sound of band stuck in the middle of nowhere mindlessly aiming for every direction possible
Read Review
-
5.0
37776
5.0 |
NME
It sounds a little bereft of ideas, and way too short
Read Review
-
5.0
48908
5.0 |
All Music
Sounds from Nowheresville shows that the Ting Tings have more range than their debut suggested, but while it's more ambitious and crafted, it's just not as coherent as We Started Nothing
Read Review
-
4.5
40077
4.5 |
Beats Per Minute
There’s virtue in this album, but you have to look quite hard for it
Read Review
-
4.0
38590
4.0 |
No Ripcord
Never really succeeds in recapturing the snotty energy of We Started Nothing
Read Review
-
4.0
38694
4.0 |
PopMatters
Hang on to what the first disc has to offer and consider this a misstep. Now if the Ting Tings can do the same, their third disc (and let’s hope there is one) should be just fine
Read Review
-
4.0
37838
4.0 |
The Guardian
The songs vanish without trace almost as soon as they leave the speakers
Read Review
-
4.0
37559
4.0 |
musicOMH
The variety of styles shows potential avenues for The Ting Tings to amble down. But, even after the painfully slow gestation of this record, they still seem undecided on which one to take
Read Review
-
4.0
37886
4.0 |
Q
It rings unpleasantly hollow. Print edition only
-
4.0
38025
4.0 |
Drowned In Sound
The Tings Tings' initial ascent was rapid, but whatever they were doing whilst away, it doesn’t seem like enough of it was spent really making a go at this
Read Review
-
3.0
37987
3.0 |
The Quietus
The problem with The Ting Tings' posturing and attempted re-positioning is the cardinal mistake made by bands in this position – they've forgotten to write any tunes
Read Review
-
3.0
39338
3.0 |
Spin
Maybe the Ting Tings have pulled some sort of Lou Reed maneuver here. Maybe this is their Lulu
Read Review
-
2.0
38655
2.0 |
Slant Magazine
The album doesn't work as punk, and the lack of hooks (not one track on the album sounds like a viable radio single) ensures that it doesn't work as pop
Read Review
-
2.0
38334
2.0 |
AU Review
The formula is desperately uninteresting and simply hasn’t brought anything new to the table whatsoever
Read Review
-
1.8
38147
1.8 |
Pitchfork
The restless genre-hopping vibe makes this feel less like an album and more like a series of tracks written to briefs
Read Review
-
1.7
38828
1.7 |
Pretty Much Amazing
The Ting Ting’s are not inherently awful; but this record most definitely is
Read Review
-
1.0
36892
1.0 |
The Fly
An insipid assault of dribbly, sub-Billie Piper pop sludge
Read Review
-