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63

Generally favorable reviews - based on 5 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 1 out of 5
  2. Negative: 0 out of 5
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  1. Jul 3, 2014
    80
    For all its ’80s and ’90s pop influence, nothing here sounds dated.
  2. Jul 3, 2014
    60
    Thomas's lingering look at the past won't get the cool kids onside, but ravers of a certain age will find much to love.
  3. Uncut
    Jul 3, 2014
    60
    Behind the abundance of route one hooks and rather beige, Gary Barlow-esque vocals, however, there's evidence of emotional heft in the lyrics. [Aug 2014, p.70]
  4. Mojo
    Jul 3, 2014
    60
    Lavish second release from Welsh synth-pop artist Rod Thomas. [Aug 2014, p.96]
  5. Q Magazine
    Jul 3, 2014
    60
    It's true that there's no grand new ground broken here, but Bright Light Bright Light has a pastel-coloured appeal that's all Thomas's own. [Aug 2014, p.104]
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  1. Sep 28, 2014
    10
    Rod is an amazing musician, if you liked his first record you are going to love this, it feels like a sequel, withouth the surprise of theRod is an amazing musician, if you liked his first record you are going to love this, it feels like a sequel, withouth the surprise of the first one, but a great one, touching lyrics and melodies that sounds fresh, buy it! Full Review »