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9.0
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musicOMH
One of the best albums of their long and illustrious career
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8.0
10772
8.0 |
Uncut
The surprise here is the depth of quality ... winning forays into synth-pop, classic rock and impish pastiche. Print edition only
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8.0
11035
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The Digital Fix
Against all the odds Ash have finally followed up on the promise of their debut album, having finally found what they’d stopped looking for. There’s a song in there somewhere
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8.0
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The List
Perfectly-crafted pop rock
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8.0
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The Line Of Best Fit
The largely upbeat tone of Vol. 1, both in terms of pace and subject, combined with the sheer quality of these songs, makes Vol. 1 a potentially hugely addictive listen
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8.0
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FasterLouder
Ash are poised to provide a perfect party soundtrack to the indie kids wanting to dance, rock, sing and throw their hands up in the air
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8.0
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PopMatters
Ash have played to their strengths and given themselves a new lease of life
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7.0
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Click Music
'A-Z' is the sound of rejuvenation. It’s flaws may be displayed like an open wound but the bands knack for writing devastatingly effective pop songs remains undiminished
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7.0
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NME
Print edition only
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7.0
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Drowned In Sound
So great are the high points of the collection that it’s a shame that it starts to run out of steam slightly towards the end
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6.0
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Q
Print edition only
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6.0
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Mojo
Print edition only
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6.0
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The Irish Times
For those who have failed to fall for the band’s graces in the past, don’t expect any revelations, but one has to admire their innovative DIY development
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6.0
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Scotland on Sunday
Too much Blink 182, not enough Buzzcocks
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5.0
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The Fly
The trio’s experiments in electro are utterly naff and, surprise surprise, it’s the big, belted out rock anthems and soaring ballads that are most impressive
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