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9.0
117958
9.0 |
Gigwise
One of the most essential indie rock albums of recent years
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9.0
117959
9.0 |
DIY
A rallying call for change and action and a hopeful outlook on what’s to come
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9.0
117961
9.0 |
The Line Of Best Fit
In a time where many may crave escapism, A Billion Heartbeats might hit a little too close to home to really be appreciated right now. But in the difficult coming months it’ll be important to be reminded of the values of unity that Mystery Jets are campaigning for here
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9.0
118012
9.0 |
musicOMH
The delay in release of A Billion Heartbeats has brought it right in step with our times. Its relevance is uncanny, yet it offers a clenched fist of resolve, a musical coping mechanism
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8.1
132579
8.1 |
Beats Per Minute
A violent record that chronicles grappling with missed chances and the acceptance of a world outside of one’s own suffering. It outdoes the good debut in almost all fronts and establishes The Murder Capital as one of the most exciting indie bands
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8.0
117962
8.0 |
The Independent
Reflecting on recent years’ political protests in the capital, this is an album which sounds as big as its subject matter
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8.0
117963
8.0 |
NME
On their sixth album, the London indie veterans find a political voice which sets them on a whole new path
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8.0
117960
8.0 |
Evening Standard
Politically charged album feels timely with heartfelt ode to the NHS
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6.0
118087
6.0 |
XS Noize
Its opening tracks are strong but Mystery Jets seem to get a little lost after that, and overcomplicating mixes and structures make it a challenge to get from start to finish in one listen
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6.0
118319
6.0 |
Clash
'A Billion Heartbeats' perhaps lacks the cutting perspective or lyricism of classic protest records, while managing to present the revolutionary spirit of old in a modern context
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4.0
118040
4.0 |
The Observer
Offers depressingly little that’s new, surprising or even interesting
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