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8.0
110172
8.0 |
XS Noize
Retains Sleeper’s classic pop/indie sensibilities with a shiny, new, contemporary feel
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7.7
110170
7.7 |
Paste Magazine
A terrific comeback for a band that rose to fame and flamed out much too quickly
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7.5
110169
7.5 |
The Line Of Best Fit
A very welcome return
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7.0
110486
7.0 |
musicOMH
As the album progresses there are a couple of less direct hooks, but tunes like Cellophane or Blue Like You remain engaging and fun at the very least
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7.0
110173
7.0 |
The Music
Nothing is reinvented yet nothing is stale either
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7.0
110263
7.0 |
Under The Radar
Pleasantly surprising return
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7.0
110168
7.0 |
Uncut
A surprisingly substantial pleasure. Print edition only
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6.0
110166
6.0 |
NME
Ultimately, comeback albums are about consolidation rather than reinvention, and there’s just enough of the old ‘Smart’ magic here to satisfy the retro crowds. But there’s little sign of a route to relevance
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6.0
110167
6.0 |
Q
Breezy, fitfully arch--if ultimately untaxing--indie rock is the order of service here, while the odd dappling of analogue synths does little to suggest it was recorded this side of the millennium. Print edition only
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6.0
110302
6.0 |
The Skinny
Their first album in over 20 years suggests they may well have a bright future ahead of them
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6.0
110171
6.0 |
The Arts Desk
Wener’s lyrics have taken a considerably adult turn by taking in big houses, new cars, kids, divorce and depression
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4.0
110165
4.0 |
Mojo
10-decent-but-not-exceptional songs, Sleeper ultimately sound a little anachronistic; just not made for these times. Print edition only
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