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8.0
125297
8.0 |
Under The Radar
Overall, All the Colours of You is a super satisfying musical experience that solidifies an illustrious 35-year career
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8.0
125300
8.0 |
Mojo
It's his most moving writing of his career. Print edition only
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8.0
125301
8.0 |
Clash
Whilst there are still shades of James’ jangly indie-pop in parts, this album takes the band into a new sonic adventure where you hear lo-if leanings and pumping club beats
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8.0
125303
8.0 |
XS Noize
An album recorded during such a historic, eventful period in our time was always going to be thought-provoking. But add the Manchester mavericks to the mix, and you get a quirky, challenging, dark but ultimately optimistic album of multi-layers
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8.0
125305
8.0 |
God Is In The TV
A solid album that reflects the talents of each member and it’s as astonishing as ever that a band with such longevity have been able to avoid nostalgia at all costs, continually experimenting with their sound and always challenging both themselves and their fans
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7.0
125299
7.0 |
Uncut
Inventively produced by Jacknife Lee, All The Colours Of You is a winning synthesis of James’ anthemic tendencies and their more instinctive weirdness. Print edition only
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7.0
125302
7.0 |
musicOMH
Even at its most introspective, All The Colours Of You is an often invigorating return from a band who, despite their veteran status, still have their collective finger on the pulse
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6.0
125298
6.0 |
PopMatters
Some of the songs would fit well in the soundtrack of a film adaptation of an Irvine Welsh novel. Other songs would fit better in the soundtrack of a coming-of-age film. Still, for all its complexity, there’s no song you find yourself singing after you’ve listened to the album a couple of times
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6.0
125313
6.0 |
The Arts Desk
It’s one of the first substantial responses to the last 15 months of limbo and loss
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4.0
125306
4.0 |
Gigwise
Woefully out of step
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