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  • Audio CD (7 Mar 2005)
  • Number of Discs: 1
  • Label: Parlophone
  • ASIN: B00076SJ5U
  • Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (27 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 15,508 in Music (See Bestsellers in Music)

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Listen  1. Love Steals Us From Loneliness 3:14£0.89
Listen  2. Welcome Home 3:15£0.89
Listen  3. I Want A Warning 3:35£0.89
Listen  4. I Understand It 3:20£0.89
Listen  5. As If I Hadn't Slept 3:36£0.89
Listen  6. Too Long Awake 3:07£0.89
Listen  7. Not Just Sometimes But Always 3:33£0.89
Listen  8. The Space Between All Things 4:12£0.89
Listen  9. El Capitan 3:57£0.89
Listen10. Blame It On Obvious Ways 3:24£0.89
Listen11. Disconnected 3:51£0.89
Listen12. Goodnight (Contains Hidden Track 'Too Long Awake (Reprise)') 8:06£2.99

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Amazon.co.uk Review

The fourth album from Idlewild, Warnings/Promises sees these Scottish rockers drifting further and further from their genesis as feedback-toying moshpit gremlins; mostly conceived on an acoustic guitar and fleshed out later in the studio, it perhaps makes sense that this is an album that's at its strongest when it catches its creators at their most reflective. Clear stand-outs come with the folksy "I Understand It" and the cello-and-xylophone-accompanied "Not Just Sometimes But Always", restrained moments where frontman Roddy Woomble's vocals – sounding more like R.E.M's Michael Stipe than ever – are granted enough room to spread their wings. However, some of the rockier moments misfire – see the blustering "Too Long Awake", which cuts off abruptly after a few minutes of fairly aimless guitar screech as if suddenly aware it's outstayed its welcome. All in all, there's a feeling here that this is a transitional album for Idlewild, one that catches them in the process of morphing into something else entirely. But who knows? Maybe their Automatic for the People lies just around the corner. --Louis Pattison

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'Warnings/Promises' is the fourth full length studio recording from Scottish outfit Idlewild and follows their 2002 release 'The Remote Part'. The album sees the band continue with their more mature indie rock sound, combining delicate acoustic moments with noisier outbreaks, sounding not unlike the earlier recordings of REM. The single 'Love Steals Us FromLoneliness' is also included.

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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars A Modern Way of Moving On, 9 Mar 2005
To cut straight to the point, Warnings/Promises is in terms of it's sound different to the Idlewild of before.

Compare "Not Just Sometimes" to a track such as "You've lost your way" from Hope Is Important. The difference is staggering. Many critics seem to have written this album off, making it seem like Idlewild have sold out to their punk roots.

Certainly Warnings/Promises is not punk, and it clearly shows a line of heritage from The Remote Part. The band has matured, and so has the music. If they carried on writing the same punk, critics would only rebuke them for being stuck in a rut.

Have no doubt though, the talent, passion and ability that has been in all albums previous is still here. The lyrical genius remains, the music may be more mellow, but it doesn't stop it being great. Idlewild are still a cut above other modern hyped rock/indie bands, and as such this album deserves your attention.

Stand out tracks include the lead single "Love Steals us Loneliness", "Welcome Home" and my own personal favourite "El Captain".

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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Gorgeous, 11 Mar 2005
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More melodic than The Remote Part, my previous favourite, and with a hint of folk rock in there too. "Love Steals Us From Loneliness" seems at first to be a bit of a let down, but as you listen to it more and more you begin to appreciate the beautiful, slightly saddening lyrics. "Welcome Home" is instantly addictive. "As If I Hadn't Slept" has great lyrics and a well-blended upbeat tune. "Not Just Sometimes But Always" is my personal favourite, just because the lyrics roll off your tongue and the subtle violin melody slips ino the music beautifully. "El Capitan" has an extremely catchy tune and makes you want to listen to it endlessly, with a happy and wistful tune.
I love every song on the album, but here I have picked out my favourites. This is a great all round album, clearly the best of Idlewild. Every song stands out for itself. If you have liked any of Idlewild's music, like soft rock/folk/indie, or indeed have a good taste in music, GET THIS ALBUM. It's AMAZING - I'm not exaggerating!
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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars A brilliant progression. Criminally under-rated, 26 Nov 2005
A fantastic effort from Idlewild here. why is it selling for £1.96??????????? is this a mistake? because, well, i think it is quite wrong that one of the greatest albums of 2005 shud be sold off so cheaply so quickly! whats going on?

Idlewild are on top form in this latest effort and have not been recognised at all for their brilliance! OK, so it took me a while to get into the album. after having been a MASSIVE fan of captain, hope is important, 100 BW and remote part i was looking for more of the same, and was dissapointed. but then, what should i be looking for here? the same old, or something new, bold and imaginative? i went back to the album and listened to it in a different frame of mind, and im still loving every second of it! a brilliant buy and certainly worth a lot more than a couple of quid! shame on you amazon!!!!!

the album has crossed so many musical genres and shown that idleiwld can do just about anything and make it sound their own. they are completely individual and original in their ideas, whilst finding inspiration in so many different musical areas. they deserve the highest praise for this outstanding piece of work. but who's going to ive it to them? obviously not amazon, come on guys!

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5.0 out of 5 stars Sheer perfection
I have never said this about an album before, but it is sheer perfection. Every Idlewild album is diferent, that's what makes them so amazing. Read more
Published 18 months ago by Suzie Macpherson

5.0 out of 5 stars Listen and learn to love.
Many a reviewer has cast shadows of doubt over Warnings Promises. I however am not one of them. For me this album was a great improvement over The Remote Part, more intelligent,... Read more
Published 19 months ago by A. J. Walker

4.0 out of 5 stars Only 4 stars!
It's not a bad album, to be fair, but it's no where near their best.
I've just read another review which said that most idlewild fans fall into 2 categories, either pre or... Read more
Published on 30 April 2006 by Mr. Matthew Munroe

2.0 out of 5 stars I just can't quite get behind it.
Let's be honest...99% of Idlewild fans fall into one of two groups: pre 'Remote Part' and post 'Remote Part' (check their frenzied forum for proof)... Read more
Published on 29 Jan 2006 by Mr. Darren Halford

4.0 out of 5 stars Woombling free
My first introduction to Idlewild, immediate impressions are of a band familiar with REM and American college alt-rock, which is fine by me. Read more
Published on 28 Dec 2005 by S. Jones

5.0 out of 5 stars As If I Hadn't Slept
Perhaps I've been too long awake, but I'd started to grow weary and bored of music until Idlewild reignited my flame. Read more
Published on 21 Aug 2005 by Abigail Ford

4.0 out of 5 stars Not as good as Remote Part
Idlewild are back with Warnings/Promises and they're different. Gone is the punk madness of Hope Is Important, in it's place is a very REM sound. But it's not bad...... Read more
Published on 1 Aug 2005 by Kitson

4.0 out of 5 stars Not quite 100 Broken Windows
Idlewild's fourth full-lenght album coming in the form of highly anticipated "Warnings/Promises" which has been accompanied by an acoustic tour and full electric tour in promotion... Read more
Published on 12 July 2005 by Brian Lelas

5.0 out of 5 stars WOW
I saw them live first without hearing any of their work and ........... i loved it. THe day after i went out and bought it. It is one of the best albums i own. Read more
Published on 26 Jun 2005 by Andy

3.0 out of 5 stars disappointing - no 'remote part'
after 'remote part' which was my best record in 5 years this one
only barely holds it together. i love 'love steals us...' and mt capitan but the rest is ho hum.
Published on 11 May 2005 by chris thomas

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