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9.0
94525
9.0 |
God Is In The TV
Their new record benefits hugely from all the extracurricular activity undertaken during its gestation period, trading Machineries of Joy’s atmospheric bent for something more muscular
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9.0
94527
9.0 |
Exclaim
A collection of songs that showcase the strongest elements of their music, giving listeners space for contemplation while also bringing a healthy dose of high-energy rock
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8.5
95036
8.5 |
The Quietus
Their only proper album with no tracks over six minutes, this is BSP at their most distilled. It's as concise a statement as the band seems capable of, as unified and coherent as any of their soundtracks
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8.0
95384
8.0 |
All Music
Incorporates nearly all of the many facets that make British Sea Power memorable, and it's their strongest overall effort since Do You Like Rock Music? in 2008
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8.0
94544
8.0 |
Evening Standard
This unique group are in fine form once more
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8.0
94640
8.0 |
Q
It’s shot through with a Telstar optimism, ensuring that the afterglow is defiantly positive. Print edition only
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8.0
94641
8.0 |
Mojo
It’s windswept anthems a-go-go on their best album in years. Print edition only
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8.0
94648
8.0 |
Drowned In Sound
The group’s leanest to date. There’s no filler. It’s instant hit after instant hit after instant hit
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8.0
94523
8.0 |
DIY
Standing open-armed and resolute for whatever might follow, ‘Let The Dancers Inherit The Earth’ is an echoing cry for a bright tomorrow
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8.0
94524
8.0 |
The Guardian
There is more hope than despair, as the songs look to ordinary people to escape “international lunacy”
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8.0
94518
8.0 |
musicOMH
A wholly welcome return to form
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7.5
94526
7.5 |
Paste Magazine
The album rocks harder than the one that BSP called Do You Like Rock Music?—and that’s despite the fact the lineup now officially includes a keyboardist and a viola player
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7.3
94606
7.3 |
Pitchfork
In the face of the political upheaval at home and abroad, British Sea Power offer a suitably British response: keep calm and carry on
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7.0
94519
7.0 |
PopMatters
The product of skilled technicians but feels emotionally remote
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7.0
94520
7.0 |
Under The Radar
Although not quite as ethereal as some of James' later work or as artful as U2's best Eno-influenced experimental rock, Let the Dancers Inherit the Party shows that British Sea Power certainly have that potential
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7.0
94521
7.0 |
The Digital Fix
One of their most direct and cohesive works to date
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7.0
94522
7.0 |
The Music
It takes a few listens to dig beneath the shimmer and fuzz, but when you do there's wonderful collection of compelling indie-rock songs awaiting you
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6.0
94843
6.0 |
The FT
Good, solid stuff — but it’s the fiercer moments that really bring this album to life
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