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8.0
91315
8.0 |
NOW
They’ve managed to soften their stiffened rock edges and sharpen their hooks
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8.0
91317
8.0 |
The Arts Desk
It's that sad and lovely narcotic feel that makes the magic work
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8.0
91321
8.0 |
Exclaim
This album TOY makes us feel really excited about Brit-pop again, which itself is no small feat
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8.0
91335
8.0 |
The Guardian
Another fine effort from a band who are gradually building up an absorbing catalogue
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8.0
91610
8.0 |
The Digital Fix
By refusing to stagnate, TOY, like GOAT before them, are taking the idea of psych rock and giving it a breath of fresh air
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7.5
91579
7.5 |
Under The Radar
It doesn't completely click right away, but after about five or six plays, it all starts to make sense. It also helps to listen to this at night, but once it gets its claws in you, you're hooked
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7.0
91754
7.0 |
Drowned In Sound
A record that encourages - demands even - repeated listens and as a result, such perseverance reaps its rewards
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7.0
91401
7.0 |
Clash
Sees TOY testing the water for the future blueprint of their music, which seems only to be building on its successes
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7.0
91319
7.0 |
Uncut
Allying psychotropic rock, German prog and decent melodies. Print edition only
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7.0
91316
7.0 |
The Line Of Best Fit
There's nothing particularly wrong with Clear Shot. It's a perfectly acceptable album, only it sounds like they're holding back a little
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6.0
91318
6.0 |
musicOMH
It’s the sound of a band dabbling in other areas whilst still maintaining something of their roots
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6.0
91320
6.0 |
Q
Plodding and lurching for what seems an eternity. Print edition only
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6.0
91378
6.0 |
The Observer
At its most engaging, as on We Will Disperse, it balances strung-out hooks and melodies with a more orthodox indie jangle
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6.0
91479
6.0 |
DIY
A melodic, sprawling record to wig-out to
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5.0
92130
5.0 |
PopMatters
TOY set an ominous mood that ultimately proves superficial. As a result, Clear Shot makes few indentations and leaves few fingerprints behind
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