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9.2
140532
9.2 |
Spectrum Culture
Doves have turned in a gorgeous collection of 10 songs that are sequenced perfectly, setting a dreamy, if slightly melancholy atmosphere
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9.0
140352
9.0 |
XS Noize
Constellations for the Lonely is classic Doves—dark, brooding, and beautiful in its devastation
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9.0
140377
9.0 |
musicOMH
A crowning achievement, realising their anthemic potential through songs that sharply reflect the times of composition
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9.0
140395
9.0 |
Clash
They’ve delivered not just one of their best albums but one of the best you’ll hear this year
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9.0
140401
9.0 |
God Is In The TV
Yet another triumph for the band. Hopefully Goodwin’s health will continue to improve and this awesome trio will give us more music
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8.0
140345
8.0 |
Record Collector
Doves have endured intact, hopeful, and with a document to perseverance that is fitting for one of indie-rock’s great survivors. Print edition only
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8.0
140346
8.0 |
Mojo
Guitarist Jez Williams takes the lead on more tracks than is customary, including gorgeous, Smiths-referencing highlight Last Year’s Man. But despite a difficult incubation, Doves soar here. Print edition only
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7.8
140406
7.8 |
Northern Transmissions
They entice the listener to keep digging through each song, to actively listen for more details that turn this rock record into a psychedelic dream
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7.5
140348
7.5 |
Under The Radar
As listeners wonder how the band’s range will next impress them throughout these accomplished 10 tracks, they’ll also yearn for Goodwin to recover so that all three members of Doves can take concertgoers on the eclectic journey that this album has to offer
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7.0
140347
7.0 |
Uncut
Contains fewer standout tracks and will not offer the same immediacy as their previous works. Print edition only
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7.0
140344
7.0 |
PopMatters
With Jimi Goodwin sitting out on some tracks, Doves create a familiar mood, even if they do not achieve the same level of greatness
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6.0
140373
6.0 |
Far Out
For something that smells suspiciously like a comeback, Constellations For The Lonely has it all and wastes no time proving it
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6.0
140349
6.0 |
The Arts Desk
Prog-rock existential wranglings from the grizzled Mancunians
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