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02/12/2003

(4 out of 5 stars)

"This album simply rocks,but its not the typical 'rockers' album. Album incorporates, a lot of 'groove' ('FAQ') and accessibility to tracks without the yawn of predictability that's found in popular music today. Then there are surprising moments like 'Emergence', where intense but subtle classical influences bring a trance-like ebb to the flow of poetic lyricism and and hard jammin' guitar. Neil Luckett's vocals are compelling and refreshing. Just get it!"

A showcase of catchy guitar riffs, both powerful and moving

martin king | sydney, australia | 01/22/2003

(5 out of 5 stars)

"This album opens beautifully with the pacey and edgey Patient Pilgrim. The wonderful guitar work, a hallmark of the entire album, is particularly evident on this first track. The smooth rock riffs of Patient Pilgrim contrast wonderfully well with the more off-beat FAQ - the album's second track, and another that boasts some very distinctive and memorable guitar work. The album showcases Luckett's writing and playing skills, with each track serving up catchy, melodic guitar lines in a heavy rock setting. There's certainly enough barnstorming rock to satisfy those who like their music full-blooded. But there's a great deal of sophistication to tvfordogs. Clouds builds well from soft, melodic beginnings to a swirling finale but this album, for me, certainly saves the best until last. Too Soon To Leave is quite simply a fantastically constructed ballad. Luckett's guitar combines powerfully and movingly with a string arrangement to produce a most evocative and emotional climax to the album. I hear a second work is on the way .... pass me my diary."

Better than Cats.

martin king | 01/10/2003

(5 out of 5 stars)

"This really is an excellent record. I've seen it compared to Radiohead and Coldplay, and it stands up to the comparison; I'd also add the Eels and The Flaming Lips to the list of folks that are driving down the same street as TV for Dogs. The steering wheel might be on the other side of the car, but they're headed in the same direction. "Capsule Wardrobe" is one of the song finds of the year for me, it manages the difficult trick of being innovative whilst still being a pop song the milkman can whistle. You don't need me to tell you how rare that is.Buy it, you won't be sorry."