Us And Us Only

Rolling Stone (3/2/00, p.96) - 3.5 stars out of 5 - "...the slow-burning work of 5 men who have injected new life into their sound....deftly melding folky guitars, subtle beats and a moody organ....solidifying their place as one of the most consistent English bands of the last 10 years." Q (1/00, p.83) - Included in Q Magazine's "50 Best Albums of 1999." Q (11/99, p.122) - 4 stars out of 5 - "...undoubtedly their best album yet....The Charlatans became very successful - and really, really good - by stealth. With US & US ONLY, they've suddenly become great." Alternative Press (12/99, p.89) - 4 out of 5 - "...they deserve the most credit and...absolute respect for the musical evolution and maturation evident on their soulful [US & US ONLY]....proves the band are headed full force into the future, having successfully conquered the past." Magnet (1-2/00, p.67) - "...nestled in familiar rock roots, traversing organ-fueled psychedelia, dancy, folky tunes...and sweet ballads....a relevant album...one that stays true to the band's history." CMJ (10/18/99, p.22) - "...a truly melodic collection of soulful, swampy guitars, infectious beats and the timeless vocals of Tim Burgess....[paying] their respects to such '70s icons as the Stones...all the while evincing a contemporary club culture sensibility." Mojo (Publisher) (11/99, p.104) - "...their most 'soulful' record to date....several transcendent tracks, some fime sonic detail and nothing that disappoints....their longevity is assured." Record Collector (magazine) (p.86) - 3 stars out of 5 -- "[T]he album, right from the off, took an introspective, noodling, almost jam-based approach..."