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This Is Not The World
by The Futureheads
The English rock quartet releases its third album on its own label, Nul Records.
| LABEL: |
Nul |
| RELEASE DATE: |
03 June 2008 |
| DISCS: |
1 disc |
| GENRE(S): |
Rock, Indie |
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80
New Musical Express
The Futureheads have defeated the machine at its own game and made a record that’s every bit as vibrant and vital as their 2004 debut.
80
Q Magazine
The Futureheads have found their way back by making their most emphatic statement yet. [June 2008, p.144]
80
Mojo
Their third album is a confident return with staccato guitar/vocal interplay re-infused with wit and mechanical melodies. [June 2008, p.106]
80
musicOMH.com
It is, amazingly, surprisingly, spectacularly, their best record yet.
80
PopMatters
The Futureheads are the Futureheads on their third full-length, This Is Not the World--rhythmically anxious, melodically electrifying, and almost mechanically precise.
75
The Onion (A.V. Club)
The Futureheads are as right-on as they've ever been.
70
Dot Music
Even as the band grow tighter, their insecurity deepens. That's not prevented them from making a fine record which is loaded with instantly memorable hooks.
70
All Music Guide
It's mildly disappointing that the Futureheads' first independently released music sounds more conventional than what they issued on other labels, but This Is Not the World is still a solidly enjoyable album on its own terms.
70
Village Voice
This Is Not the World sounds more like a Buzzcocks record--a merry collection of punk cut-ups.
70
Billboard
This self-released third record sees them right back on form.
70
Paste Magazine
'Think Tonight' is only one of several strong numbers on This is Not the World. In fact, it’s easy to imagine the Futureheads as just a classic tune or two away from breakthrough status.
70
Alternative Press
What matters is The Futureheads have made significant artistic and personal inroads to make sure their fans' enthusiasm rises to match theirs. [July 2008, p.158]
70
Spin
This Is Not The World isn't quite the breathless playground once populated by robots and carnival kids, but 'Think Tonight' possesses a fist-pumping riff that's one piano short of an Andrew W.K. song. [July 2008, p.96]
70
Under The Radar
They’re just songs that indicate a band here to stay, mining (and reinventing) post-punk with increasing dexterity. [Summer 2008]
70
Drowned In Sound
It’s one almighty journey through realms uncharted by The Futureheads thus far, and it’s done in fine form.
70
Dusted Magazine
Their sound is as big and manic as it’s always been, and the melodies as infectious, but the content slinks away from even the prickly personal politics that populated their first singles.
62
Pitchfork
While neither as frenetic as the group's debut or as stylistically curious as Tributes, World boasts smart pop sensibilities all the same.
60
Hot Press
Not much has changed in the futureheads world as, post their major-label career, they bounce-back with independently released third album.
60
Uncut
There are fewer surprises here than on previous offerings, but enough ideas to cement their position as this generation's most creative guitar band. [June 2008, p.90]
60
The Guardian
What begins as an exhilarating return to form turns into a desperate plea to be loved.
50
Slant Magazine
Since the Futureheads are a talented bunch of lads (who will hopefully live to fight again), some nuances do manage to leak through.... Sadly, the rest of the record tends to blur together, an unmemorable mass of whoo-alright.
The average user rating for this album is 7.6 (out of 10) based on 5 User Votes
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