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8.0
12182
8.0 |
Q
If this is how they're developing in their downtime, the fourth album should be spectacular. Print edition only
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7.0
12072
7.0 |
Spin
The dark Depeche Mode synths of "Back in Time" grind against Tom Chaplin's schoolboy vocals
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7.0
12073
7.0 |
Independent on Sunday
Tim Rice-Oxley & co cement their claim to being the TV-advertised daytime radio band it's kind of OK to like
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6.0
12074
6.0 |
The Observer
Nothing here will frighten the horses, but it shows that a little playfulness can go a long way
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6.0
12075
6.0 |
musicOMH
There's precious little about Night Train that's surprising enough to elevate it out of the realm of song-of-the-moment radio pop
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6.0
12131
6.0 |
The Scotsman
Sounds like they're searching for the New Sound, but can't help defaulting to innocuous power pop
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6.0
12167
6.0 |
Rolling Stone
Keane have proved themselves masters of — gasp! — pop perkiness
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6.0
12245
6.0 |
PopMatters
An excursion that introduces its passengers to memorable vistas, even when the scenery could be improved
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6.0
12071
6.0 |
The Independent
Some interesting new directions which suggest a creative restlessness on songwriter/producer Tim Rice-Oxley's part
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6.0
13639
6.0 |
Blurt
The band, known for writing lush songs that contemporaries like Coldplay and Snow Patrol strive to keep up with, ends up sounding more like platinum-selling rock stars trying to remain relevant
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4.0
12552
4.0 |
State
Has the distinct whiff of rush-job and stop-gap. Their fans deserve better
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4.0
12214
4.0 |
The Line Of Best Fit
Musically the glossy, clean production does make the music sound fairly invigorating, but appalling lyrics and clumsy guest artistes make most of the songs laughable
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4.0
12076
4.0 |
Daily Telegraph
Only My Shadow, a piano-led anthem built for stadiums, is worthy of a band as successful as Keane and – if they are lucky – will be the only thing Night Train is remembered for
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4.0
12093
4.0 |
The Digital Fix
This is Keane trying to be queasily contemporary: African rhythms, rappers and quirky Japanese vocalists. They should just stick with what they're good at and leave the cutting edge to someone else
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3.0
12102
3.0 |
NME
Oh dear. Print edition only
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3.0
12244
3.0 |
Pitchfork
Keane are just getting worse at being what they think you want them to be
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