"A hugely varied but, crucially, still cohesive album from the fab WAS. Funny, poignant, shivers-down-the-spine stuff, with every track delivering something special."
"The 'difficult second album', it's a challenging, slow-burning work that's a good starting point for introducing people to Rufus. Poses (Kate Winslet's favourite song) is the standout."
"Panned by the critics on release, this is too introspective & idionsyncratic for some tastes, but if you have aquired said taste then this will surely resonate. UR & That I Would Be Good are classics."
"Superior to their debut, it's another slow burner that grates on first listening but reveals hidden depths on repeat listens. Undecided is breathtaking - stunning harmonies."
"Who does concept albums these days? Well, indie pioneer Aimee Mann of course. When even the booklet artwork is stunning you know you're onto something special."
"Darren Hayes seems to be wallowing in self-loathing (it was recorded before he came out) in this depressing but somehow life-affirming album. It's stunning stuff, Darkness being his best single yet."
"Tegan & Sara have created their best yet; filled with important, heartbreaking, depressing and funny songs. I Was Married, Dark Come Soon & Soil, Soil are essential."