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9.0
72510
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musicOMH
Wholly unexpected and majestic, repeated plays will reward tenfold as song after song worms itself under the skin to create a thoroughly rewarding experience. This is The Charlatans. This is a national treasure. This is magnificence
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8.0
72509
8.0 |
Drowned In Sound
Having set high standards for two-and-a-half decades, Modern Nature serves as another prized addition to The Charlatans' already wealthy canon
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8.0
72512
8.0 |
Loud And Quiet
‘Modern Nature’ is fragile, danceable and never void of idiosyncrasies. Jon Brookes would be proud
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8.0
72513
8.0 |
The Guardian
From the saddest of starting points, the Charlatans have made a joyful eulogy – and possibly the best album of their career
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8.0
72515
8.0 |
Q
Less a swansong than a spiritual rebirth, the Charlatans have made their best album in a decade Print edition only
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8.0
72528
8.0 |
Evening Standard
There’s no sense that the band are tossing out one more album for old time’s sake. Despite more troubles than most, they sound rejuvenated
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8.0
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8.0 |
State
A refreshing triumph
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8.0
72755
8.0 |
The Observer
The first half, particularly, is very good indeed, the best tracks (Talking in Tones, Come Home Baby) both wistful and gloriously alive
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8.0
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The Music
A soulful repast of nourishing energies
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8.0
75363
8.0 |
PopMatters
Charlatans have over their 25 years-plus in existence shown an unusual ability both to experiment with new musical styles and—vitally—to execute them to a high standard
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7.0
76296
7.0 |
Under The Radar
The album has a '60s beat feel. It has a '70s groove feel. It has a '90s dance music feel. It takes the best of these throwback vibes and moves forward at the same time
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7.0
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7.0 |
God Is In The TV
Bearing in mind the tumult that the band’s been through, it would be hard to look upon this as anything other than a well-deserved success
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7.0
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7.0 |
The Quietus
A contemplative album that dwells less in mood and feel in loss than it does a group rediscovering its love of making music and looking towards what the future might bring
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7.0
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7.0 |
NME
Both modern and natural, tragedy has tugged defiance from The Charlatans once more
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7.0
72516
7.0 |
Uncut
Close to classic Charlatans- no mean feat after their recent tribulations. Print edition only
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7.0
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7.0 |
The 405
Despite some trite moments, there are compelling sections spread throughout the album... it's just a matter of finding them
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7.0
72508
7.0 |
Clash
A significant step forward for a band dogged by being seen merely as Britpop survivors that have never really moved on. This is evidence that they truly, distinctively have
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7.0
72511
7.0 |
The Line Of Best Fit
Modern Nature won’t sit at the head of The Charlatans’ catalog for sure, but it’ll probably reside somewhere comfortably in the middle, which is a fine place to be in this band’s oeuvre
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