-
8.0
64949
8.0 |
Clash
This is a record by a band that has fallen in love with making music again
Read Review
-
7.0
64960
7.0 |
Drowned In Sound
Embrace is at its best when it ignores the band's ploddy past and sticks to its new electronic identity
Read Review
-
7.0
64948
7.0 |
The Line Of Best Fit
Don’t count against a loyal long-term fanbase thrusting Embrace back into the limelight
Read Review
-
6.0
65076
6.0 |
Q
The musical similarities to old muckers Coldplay might smack of cynicism. Print edition only
-
6.0
64961
6.0 |
musicOMH
Longstanding fans will either love or loathe the more prominently electronic direction, but it’s clear that Embrace have succeeded in keeping up with the times while continuing to sound like the same band
Read Review
-
6.0
64994
6.0 |
Evening Standard
They haven’t completely ditched epic anthems for synth-pop
Read Review
-
6.0
64947
6.0 |
The Digital Fix
Lacks the couple of absolutely killer tunes to lift it higher. Solid rather than spectacular then, and a fair description of the overall Embrace experience
Read Review
-
5.5
66376
5.5 |
Beardfood
It's a nice listen; an inoffensive summons to a world of big noise and big concept
Read Review
-
5.0
65094
5.0 |
NME
An unnecessary comeback after eight years away
Read Review
-
5.0
64950
5.0 |
Uncut
Under the bombastic production there are some cracking songs trying to escape. Print edition only
-
4.0
64952
4.0 |
Mojo
A schizophrenic stab at modernity. Print edition only
-
4.0
64946
4.0 |
God Is In The TV
For listeners hoping for that return to form, prepare for a disappointment
Read Review
-
4.0
65002
4.0 |
The Observer
Embrace's populist sensibilities remain intact: stadium-friendly choruses rise up and grab you by the throat at every opportunity
Read Review
-
4.0
64979
4.0 |
The Guardian
It's anthemic guitar pop with some gentle electronic garnish
Read Review
-