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Not to burst your Lovebubble....

hewovy | Portland, OR United States | 02/23/2004

(3 out of 5 stars)

"Book of Love are widely acknowledged as a pioneering force in modern rock/alternative music. Sadly, this album lacks the jocularity and boyancy of BOL's earlier works. There are a few good tracks here: "Happily Ever After," "Hunny Hunny," "Flower In My Hand" and "Chatterbox Pt.2" are all enjoyable, even if they don't hold a candle to "Alice Everyday" or "Turn The World" from the album "Candy Carol" some two years earlier than this effort. The best songs here both clock in at under a minute and a half: the short-but-sweet ballad "Leap of Faith" and the equally poignant "Woyaya." This is a so-so album, one I'd only recommend for the previously-committed BOL fan. If you're new to BOL, check out "Candy Carol" and leave this one behind."

Good to complete one's collection

The Blue Man | Oxford, OXON England | 01/23/2004

(3 out of 5 stars)

"It should be said, right from the beginning, that this is a good album.It is only by the standards of Book of Love's first two albums that their last full length release seems not very spectacular. Nonetheless, it is well worth purchasing - the version of Bowie's "Sound and Vision" (original from his album "Low") is one of many highlights. Don't be put off by seemingly limited avilability, neither. The album is readily able to be purchased from numerous suppliers: mine was shipped internationally within five days.Fourteen tracks provide ample opportunity for Book of Love to demonstrate why they are an utterly compelling group, and why we are all worse off without them."