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| 4.0 excellent | MaggieG | August 27th 14 |
An improvement over their debut LP yet some generic tracks keep the band from elevating to their true potential. They seem to have too much in common with fellow Welsh post-hardcore rockers Lostprophets and Funeral for a Friend that The Blackout never really seem to possess anything original to their sound. Still, 'Shut the Fuck Uppercut' is a tremendous opener with some great screamo vocals and 'Save Ourselves' is one of their greatest hits.
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| 0.0 | EddieMarais | February 19th 13 |
Much better than their debut, but still leaves something to be desired. Whilst it is more original, and has ditched what seems a necessity on most post-hardcore albums in dispensing with the slow, melodic romantic track, [ see: "It's High Tide, Baby!" from We Are The Dynamite ] it lacks the diversity and drive to push it that little bit further - popularity over sheer quality seems to prevail with the song writing here.
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| 3.5 great | Jones | September 18th 12 |
The best release in what is otherwise, an average back catalogue from the Merthyr Tydfil rockers. They strike a perfect balance between Post Hardcore and Pop Punk to create a fun, accessible album that is worth a listen.
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| 3.5 great | TRMshadow | April 9th 11 |
Obviously not anything really amazing, but some very listenable pop post-hardcore/punk. 3.7/5
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| 4.5 superb | DaveyBoy EMERITUS | August 6th 09 |
During a year in which many post-hardcore heavyweights released albums, they may all be upstaged by 6 young Welshmen. The secret to The Best In Town's success is that The Blackout have combined heaviness with catchy & accessible melodies. While the energetic dual vocal dynamic still exists, the band has matured & progressed in almost every facet of their craft. They are not looking to push the boundaries of post-hardcore, but simply perform the genre better than the majority of their peers. Immensely enjoyable & crowd-pleasing, this is a surprise A.O.T.Y contender. Recommended Tracks: Save Our Selves, This Is Why We Can't Have Nice Things, ShutTheF*ckUppercut, Top Of The World & The Fire.
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| 2.5 average | mCihhh | September 3rd 23 |
| 3.0 good | iGuter | October 7th 21 |
| 3.5 great | sfoat9 | July 29th 20 |
| 4.5 superb | Benjii | July 23rd 19 |
| 4.5 superb | Krvst | January 17th 16 |
| 4.5 superb | Dylan | March 16th 15 |
| 3.5 great | jimbon | July 24th 14 |
| 3.5 great | Mazza | June 22nd 14 |
| 4.5 superb | Sebe | February 2nd 14 |
| 2.5 average | Dischi | October 23rd 13 |
| 1.0 awful | DUIF | May 21st 13 |
| 3.0 good | Pndi | November 24th 12 |
| 3.0 good | Happy | November 21st 12 |
| 4.5 superb | RobH | July 28th 12 |
| 4.5 superb | MtMoon | March 11th 12 |
| 3.5 great | bain89 | March 10th 12 |
| 3.0 good | dgrona | February 13th 12 |
| 4.5 superb | jslavos | December 4th 11 |
| 3.5 great | Dunnus | November 29th 11 |
| 4.0 excellent | the666 | September 21st 11 |
| 4.0 excellent | orrboy95 | September 7th 11 |
| 4.0 excellent | RBL001 | July 28th 11 |
| 4.0 excellent | Aikibat | June 15th 11 |
| 3.5 great | Narshh | April 7th 11 |
| 3.0 good | AlBo | April 2nd 11 |
| 3.5 great | Rowdy | April 2nd 11 |
| 3.5 great | Clash | February 19th 11 |
| 3.5 great | julezv | January 6th 11 |
| 3.0 good | IN64 | October 28th 10 |
| 3.5 great | Robb91 | October 3rd 10 |
| 4.0 excellent | liddy | July 6th 10 |
| 3.5 great | zuzek | March 9th 10 |
| 3.5 great | Sylosia | February 10th 10 |
| 3.0 good | toyour | October 21st 09 |
| 4.0 excellent | mouette | October 17th 09 |
| 3.5 great | d00derz | September 11th 09 |
| 1.0 awful | lobby | August 25th 09 |
| 4.0 excellent | tattoo | August 8th 09 |
| 3.0 good | adkymo | August 5th 09 |
| 4.5 superb | X3ni92 | July 11th 09 |
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