Sirens' Review Scores Collated

Huntsman wrote: Lads, it was very exciting to see that 'Kangaroo Jack, G'day USA' had finally seen a worldwide cinema release.

I hope that in this follow-up to the first installment, simply entitled 'Kangaroo Jack', the story writers (or infinite quantity of monkeys operating overwhelmingly vast amounts of typewriters) have somehow managed to crowbar in a scene in which a flying walrus knocks over Tom Hanks into the sea.

Myself and a Waltons type craft filled with a bevy of bristling farm animals are simply chopping at the bit for this one!

Interesting anecdote, H - the word Kangaroo allegedly stems from an aboriginal word meaning "Don't know". The story goes that an European explorer asked an aboriginal tracker what the name of the bouncing mammals was. The young aboriginal chap wisely replied "kanguru", meaning "I don't know (what the flip you're on about)"

If we extend this translation to the aforementioned 'film', you get the true title: "You don't know Jack". Appropriate, don't you think? CTB

Jeez it was a journey getting there but it was worth it.

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I really enjoyed reading that story. I feel I've taken a pinch of proper history.

If I found out that you've spilt the plot line though non of us are going to be very amused.

depthcharge wrote: They're in there Kirschy ...

Was there a review in Who?

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No review in Who yet, but a Hookey interview.

The Richard Latanville weekly gave sirens an 8.

Richard Latanville wrote: The Richard Latanville weekly gave sirens an 8.

I give it a 10 out of 5.

The May issue of aussie Rolling Stone gives WFTSC 4 out of 5 stars.

Buffy, is that Rolling Stone AU or US?

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You should cut the scores in half and then double them.

Buffer Low wrote: The May issue of aussie Rolling Stone gives WFTSC 4 out of 5 stars.

There finally is a new issue of Rolling Stone?

After the US release, perhaps we should do a definitive, dare I say it, poll.

Scores only.

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Its the Oz issue. 4 stars. Don't know if its out of 5. Nothing scored more than 4.

Thanks Ronaldo.

For you stats geeks out there, the average is now heading towards a more satisfactory 75% after starting out closer to 60%, as prescribed by doomsayers Muffy, Ferguson, Wells and co. Generally, media outside of the UK has been kinder in its reviews.

I suppose once the US reviews roll in, it could go higher still.

But is this really an 80% record, placing it in the lofty critically acclaimed company of Technique and Low-life?

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depthcharge wrote: Thanks Ronaldo.

For you stats geeks out there, the average is now heading towards a more satisfactory 75% after starting out closer to 60%, as prescribed by doomsayers Muffy, Ferguson, Wells and co. Generally, media outside of the UK has been kinder in its reviews.

I suppose once the US reviews roll in, it could go higher still.

But is this really an 80% record, placing it in the lofty critically acclaimed company of Technique and Low-life?

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Not everyone is such a big fan of Technique, DC.

And I foresee that your response will contain some reference to irony.

Some cheeky recrimination for my GIAUE comments I see, how ironic. But whereas I was advising my personal point of view on GIAUE, here I can more safely say that critics were fairly unanimous in their commendations of Technique. I appreciate there are some that don't see the beauty in this album, there are some that don't find beauty in a freshly made hamburger either.

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depthcharge wrote: Some cheeky recrimination for my GIAUE comments I see, how ironic. But whereas I was advising my personal point of view on GIAUE, here I can more safely say that critics were fairly unanimous in their commendations of Technique. I appreciate there are some that don't see the beauty in this album, there are some that don't find beauty in a freshly made hamburger either.

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Well, DC, my current feeling about Technique is that it's way too cheerful, among other faults.

Whatever you do DC, don't admit to P that you have ever seen 'The Ringpull' horror suspense movie.

He will likely attempt to embarrass you out of the state by bringing it up over a light meal between friends, with P gatecrashing the entertainment wearing a light brown overcoat, drenched with rain and clenching a legal paper .

Huntsman wrote: ... and clenching a legal paper.

Columbo has added this piece of evidence to his case files. The profile has begun taking shape.

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depthcharge wrote:

Huntsman wrote: ... and clenching a legal paper.

Columbo has added this piece of evidence to his case files. The profile has begun taking shape.

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I believe the image H was trying to convey was of someone serving a summons. You know, "travel with a document, all across the continent."

I'm surprised you didn't make anything of my criticism of Technique for being too cheerful, DC.

Patrick wrote:

depthcharge wrote:

Huntsman wrote: ... and clenching a legal paper.

Columbo has added this piece of evidence to his case files. The profile has begun taking shape.

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I believe the image H was trying to convey was of someone serving a summons. You know, "travel with a document, all across the continent."

Indeed I was, but gentleman, the biscuit crumb of clues was also embraced in the correct manner.

DC has almost quashed his previous days lackluster assumptions.

The soup, the plot and the daily bread have all thickened ...

Ronald Kirsch wrote: Its the Oz issue. 4 stars. Don't know if its out of 5. Nothing scored more than 4.

It's out of five stars Ron, i only bought it because i got sick of waiting for the new Uncut, but i have it in my hands now and feel so much better for having purchased it.

Nice one, Buff.

Patsy's around today, if you're interested.

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Patrick wrote: I'm surprised you didn't make anything of my criticism of Technique for being too cheerful, DC.

It fits in handily with the theory that you're more partial to the wistful, melancholic side of the output: LMA, Turn, the "grass is ten foot high" moment on CR, etc.

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Patrick wrote: I'm surprised you didn't make anything of my criticism of Technique for being too cheerful, DC.

It fits in handily with the theory that you're more partial to the wistful, melancholic side of the output: LMA, Turn, the "grass is ten foot high" moment on CR, etc.

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Indeed it does, DC. That characterization of my preferences is entirely correct. As I think I tried to say, or planned to say, before this subject area became clouded by extraneous issues, it seems to me that achieving that sort of melancholic effect is more difficult and therefore more valuable than the cheerful mode. This would appear to be at variance with what is said about acting: "Dying is easy. Comedy is hard."

Indeed. Leaves me even more surprised at your dwindling interest in European cinema, surely they convey these sorts of themes better than anyone?

But now we're really heading OT. I'd like to see more album reviews landing in this thread.

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depthcharge wrote: Indeed. Leaves me even more surprised at your dwindling interest in European cinema, surely they convey these sorts of themes better than anyone?

But now we're really heading OT. I'd like to see more album reviews landing in this thread.

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I don't like subtitles and I prefer to have a better understanding of the social context than I do with European films.

I don't know if you want this score: 3/10 by Dutch major newspaper (Volkskrant) review. Reviewer indicated Technique was their best album. WFTSC more or less sucked (not my words). Morrissey got a 7/10 in same review for the DVD or CD (I forgot, sorry) that he released.

Thanks man, it's going in.

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