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(What's the Story) Morning Glory?

This grew on me a lot. First listen I thought it was good, not great. By the fifth listen I was completely hooked. The subtlety of the arrangements really rewards patience and close attention.

(What's the Story) Morning Glory?

I've introduced maybe a dozen friends to this album and every single one of them has become a fan. That kind of universal appeal combined with genuine artistic depth is incredibly rare. This is the real deal.

(What's the Story) Morning Glory?

This album is a complete artistic statement. No filler, no compromises.

(What's the Story) Morning Glory?

Really impressive debut that announced a major new talent. There are a few rough edges that betray inexperience, but the raw ability and creative vision are undeniable. Can't wait to hear what comes next.

(What's the Story) Morning Glory?

I keep seeing this on 'best of' lists and I honestly think people are just copying each other's homework at this point. There's nothing here that hasn't been done better elsewhere. The emperor has no clothes and the praise is baffling.

(What's the Story) Morning Glory?

A confident, mature work. You can hear the growth from their earlier releases.

(What's the Story) Morning Glory?

A few tracks could have been cut without losing anything, but what's here is largely excellent. The production is gorgeous and the performances are top-notch. One of the better albums I've heard recently.

(What's the Story) Morning Glory?

A decent listen but it doesn't hold up to repeated plays the way their best work does.

(What's the Story) Morning Glory?

I respect the ambition but this doesn't work for me.

(What's the Story) Morning Glory?

There are flashes of brilliance but also some tracks that feel underdeveloped.

Definitely Maybe

This album is a complete artistic statement. No filler, no compromises.

Definitely Maybe

This is one of those rare albums where everything just clicks. Pure genius.

Definitely Maybe

A confident, mature work. You can hear the growth from their earlier releases.

Definitely Maybe

Not for me at all. I can see the craft but it does absolutely nothing for me.

Definitely Maybe

I was skeptical of the hype but this completely lives up to it.

Definitely Maybe

Flawless execution of an ambitious vision. This is why we love music.

Definitely Maybe

There's not a wasted second on this record. Even the interludes and transitions feel purposeful. I've seen people debate which track is the best and the fact that there's no consensus tells you everything about how consistently excellent it is.

Definitely Maybe

This is one of those albums where even the deep cuts could be singles. The level of quality control here is insane. You can tell every decision was agonized over and it shows in the final product. A genuine landmark.

Definitely Maybe

A mature, confident album that knows exactly what it wants to be. No wasted tracks, no unnecessary detours. It doesn't reinvent the wheel but it polishes it to a brilliant shine. Thoroughly enjoyable.

Definitely Maybe

Inventive and consistently engaging. One of the better albums I've heard this year.