Rings Around the World

Spin (1/03, p.73) - Ranked #39 on Spin's list of 2002's "Albums of the Year" Spin (4/02, p.125) - 9 out of 10 - "...An ornate ecology concept album...They're hi-tech futurists who pay tribute to obscure '60s and '70s vinyl....It's arty, smart, 'fun' rock...And they sure know how to super-size..." Entertainment Weekly (3/29/02, pp.71-72) - "...Recalls a lost Brian Wilson-style psychedelic marvel, complete with blankets of harmony, multilaytered orchestration, and labyrinthine structures....a thrilling exploration..." - Rating: A- Uncut (8/01, p.90) - 4 stars out of 5 - "...Their fifth and best album....Accessible and adventurous, RINGS...ponders concepts of connection and hybidisation while musically exploiting them....RINGS AROUND THE WORLD expands the reach, but keeps the spirit..." Alternative Press (5/02, p.98) - 7 out of 10 - "...There's no doubt their musical literacy is impressive....Rhys' death-metal growl on the climax of 'Receptacle For The Respectable' is simply rad..." CMJ (3/18/02, p.4) - "...Another instant classic, an album that sounds more polished than previous efforts but is no less brilliant for it..." Mojo (Publisher) (p.61) - Ranked #44 in Mojo's "100 Modern Classics" -- "[A] cohesive conceptual pop masterpiece: a start of the millennium cry for help." NME (Magazine) (7/21/01, p.32) - 6 out of 10 - "...There are some great songs here..."