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We Are Scientists | Format: Audio CD
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  • Audio CD (16 Feb 2006)
  • Number of Discs: 1
  • Format: Content/Copy-Protected CD, Import
  • Label: Virgin
  • ASIN: B000CQNIME
  • Other Editions: Audio CD  |  Vinyl  |  MP3 Download
  • Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (21 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 184,761 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

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Amazon.co.uk Review

With their daft facial hair and questionable fashion sense, tank-top sporting Brooklyn supernerds We Are Scientists resemble those eccentric mathematics lecturers one use to see on Open University in the early 1970s. Do not be deceived by this veil of foolishness for With Love and Squalor is a splendidly dexterous debut, a lubricated salvo of trim pop-punk cramming 13 songs into an honorably waffle-free 36 minutes.

Obvious touchstones include Franz Ferdinand (on fun setting) and the wit, jerk and pop inclination of XTC circa Drums And Wires and Black Sea. Exploding into action with the adrenalin swoop of "Nobody Move, Nobody Get Hurt" and "This Scene Is Dead" and taking in such other fine moments as the reggaefied "Can't Lose", the Terrorvision-meets-Buzzcocks "Callbacks" and nods to the mope-rock of The Cure on the philosophical experience-is-the-best-teacher procrastination of "Textbook".

With Love And Squalor places "We Are Scientists" in line for this years Nobel Prize for punk-pop novelty. --Kevin Maidment

BBC Review

Despite their Brooklyn heritage (and rather alarming facial hair), We Are Scientists could easily be mistaken for one of the exuberant British post-punk bands currently peppering the charts with infinitely catchy suburban tales of booze and birds. However, the consistently strong hooks on so many of the tracks here sets them apart from the rest.

This album is tirelessly energetic and full of potential chart hits. They make writing a three minute pop/punk single look so easy, you wonder what they'd sound like if they decided not to go out drinking every night and REALLY applied themselves. Plus, they're not just about quirky lyrics - flamboyant basslines and elaborate drums belie a musicianship more capable than your average XTC cover band, amply proven during their live sets.

This debut more than ably delivers a lesson in infectious pop. --Jack Smith

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23 of 23 people found the following review helpful
Great Official Debut 10 Oct 2005
Format:Audio CD
I've been listening to this for the last week after getting hold of a Promo copy of the album.

It's a great debut (although there have been lots of earlier independant releases) from the trio, and evidence that they are already up there with the best in creating infectious three minute symphonies. Kicking off with the power pop/punk first single, "Nobody Move, Nobody Get Hurt" the album gets off to a ferocious start and is an indication of the quality that is to purvey throughout the record.

Dynamically the band is improving all the time, and the songs are continually interesting; "Can't Lose" showcases this. Starting with a stripped down bass/drum/vocal, then sweeping into a guitar-laden chorus, suddenly the middle 8 drops out, falling into an unexpected vocal harmony, before the trio finally storm back into the chorus refrain.

Anyone who's seen the band live will testify that the guys are consummate musicians (and amusing!). The musianship on the album is most prevalent on the trio of songs kicking off with new single, "The Great Escape". Building up from the catchy guitar intro into the drum-rolling crescendo chorus, it's a sublime slice of everything a great single should be. "Textbook" shows the band in more contemplative mood; complete with haunting guitar lick, anguished backing vocals, and matter of fact delivery of chorus, it's expertly carried off. "Lousy Reputation" completes the trilogy, and is for me the standout track of the album. Leading with Chiming guitar, fastidious bassline, and defiant intelligent vocal the song grows gradually before flourishing into an anthemic choral feast. Better is to come as the persistance following the second chorus temporarily halts, gradually the vocals intensify, the guitars slide back into mix, and the sublime drum rolls build, before the pyrotechnical final chorus refrain. A sure fire future single?

By far a one trick pony, the album also showcases other feats the band is capable of. Intelligent, interesting Indie Pop, such as "Worth The Wait", the near Punk of "Callback"...The band fuse genres as expertly and as easily as an untrained electrician fuses fuses.

A Great debut.

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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
Smashing debut 16 Jun 2006
By Ray L
Format:Audio CD
While not divulging in the same enthusiasm as other reviewers, We Are Scientists have made an essentially 'pop' album. Every song contains a catchy riff and their music can appeal to a wide audience. What's more, With Love and Squalor is in my opinion a massive improvement on their self released EPs and the trio have a sense of humour to boot.
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
they are scientists! 24 Jan 2006
By darren
Format:Audio CD
All i knew about this band before getting the album was that they were quirky men with weird dress sense. Since getting the album i have learnt that these guys will make it big.

the album is truly supurb. Bit short but amazing all the way through. Like the Kaiser Chief's Employment every track could be a single. Despite their typical indie strumming the songs are actually quite melodic due to the singers different but likeable voice. You can definately sense the NY influence such as the strokes in the music however this is different, its punkier. Easier to dance along to. Cant wait to see them live. Check out tracks "cant lose" and "inaction"

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Most Recent Customer Reviews
Tribute to With Love and Squalor!
This CD introduced me to the world of We Are Scientists with stunningly catchy hits like Nobody Move, Nobody Get Hurt and The Scene is Dead. Read more
Published 9 months ago by GiantKiller
lot of filler, minimal thriller
Nobody move, inaction, It's a hit, Great escape these are the tracks that you won't wanna miss, they are WAS on form. Read more
Published 15 months ago by SweetyPie
Best debut album
Even though this is not their first album, they are reffering to it as if it was. And everyone agrees that it is an album with potentials to make a small band from USA appear to... Read more
Published 17 months ago by Lena Mac
Revenge of the Nerds
We Are Scientists are a New York-based three-piece that released their debut album "With Love and Squalor" in 2005. As their name suggests, they look and talk like nerds. Read more
Published on 1 July 2007 by Jim Dubh
Best Album of Last Year
Like my title suggests, i really really enjoyed this album! Having best sent a mix cd with 'The Great Escape' amongst the tracks i felt compelled to hear the rest of the album and... Read more
Published on 12 July 2006 by Flassa99
They've got brilliance down to a science
This is probably one of the best debut albums ever to grace sound waves. Without a doubt better then The Killers "Hot Fuss" and what's more is, as a live band they can perform like... Read more
Published on 27 April 2006 by R. Beddoe
UNDER-HYPED BLISS
i don't usually listen to modern music, as i prefer classic rock and stuff like that, but when my friend told me about this band, i heard 1 song - loved it, and bought the album... Read more
Published on 21 April 2006 by Jim
Worth it!
This album is a grower. When I first listened to it I felt that it was okay and one or two tracks did stand out but relistening to it, it is a really good album. Read more
Published on 19 April 2006 by Alan
Amazing
I think this album is really good, after hearing it's a hit, i borrowed my boyfriend's copy of this album and i couldnt stop listening to it. Read more
Published on 9 Mar 2006 by E. Pike
Album of the year
This album has been on my iPod almost constantly since I purchased it back in october. I think it stands head and shoulders above the competition. Read more
Published on 14 Feb 2006 by Billy No mates
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