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9.0
62267
9.0 |
musicOMH
If life is a war, then this is the Augustines’ call to battle. There’s such belief here that it’s hard to imagine they will ever be defeated
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9.0
62280
9.0 |
Drowned In Sound
Augustines is a record that was born to run, taking hearts along with it as it goes, and is, for me, one of the great rock records of recent years
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8.0
62678
8.0 |
The Line Of Best Fit
Their second record is far more open to listener interpretation, and as such moves away from the instantaneousness of its predecessor
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7.0
63091
7.0 |
Uncut
It's the sound of Springsteen or U2 just starting out, and suffering an existential crisis. Print edition only
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6.0
62771
6.0 |
The Music
Don’t let the occasional ‘indie’ genre classification fool you – Augustines, formerly We Are Augustines, are a fast-paced, ballad-loving, head-banging rock band of old
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6.0
62683
6.0 |
The Irish Times
Searingly honest, emotionally charged wallpaper, but wallpaper all the same
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6.0
62269
6.0 |
Evening Standard
The problem, or virtue, of Augustines is that they take life and music very seriously indeed – there is not a wink or raised eyebrow to be found. Life is tough. Take it or leave it
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6.0
62420
6.0 |
Digital Spy
Thanks to Billy McCarthy's roughened vocals and ever-present scars, their new songs still bristle with emotion and intensity
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5.0
62305
5.0 |
NME
It feels a little empty
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4.0
62311
4.0 |
Q
Often feels overblown, overwhelming and ultimately exhausting. Print edition only
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4.0
62268
4.0 |
The Skinny
The formula is so simple, it could’ve been kicked out of an Excel spreadsheet: start slow, introduce a kickdrum, gradually escalate to roof-raising crescendo, complete with choral harmonies, repeat
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3.0
62754
3.0 |
State
the album still feels devoid of inspiration and ultimately TOO nice
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