Black Dialogue has finally captured the Perceptionists' on-stage charisma and fraternity. [Apr 2005, p.103]

Mini-symphonies of machine hum and orchestral swoop. [Apr 2005, p.109]

A wonderful, fascinating record. [May 2005, p.85]

An enjoyable switchback ride through instrumental post-rock riff-making and full-on angst-ridden rocking out. [May 2005, p.87]

Putnam's longing voice and rusty guitar strum easily envisions a rustic dwelling, yet their studio strengths reveal a Pink Floyd fetish. [Jun 2005, p.85]

It's hard to explain the mindless metal riffing that weighs down this completely disappointing album. [May 2005, p.84]

They have a clever way with words and pleasantly surprising musical depth. [May 2005, p.92]

It drifts like trade winds, which is good for followers and merely intriguing to the casual listener. [May 2005, p.84]

[A] big, bold, rock-for-the-dance-floor romp. [Jun 2005, p.84]

This album is an ideal response to claims that electronic music has no soul. [Apr 2005, p.100]

Sweet femme fatale vocals, oceanic synth waves and shoegazing guitar riffs abound on these sprawling sound confections. [Jun 2005, p.85]

Lush, engaging and quirkily accessible. [Apr 2005, p.102]

They throw light on their shadowy melancholia, resulting in positively euphoric tunes. [Mar 2005, p.111]

Finds them recapturing the magic. [May 2005, p.92]

Has more in common with Oasis than anything else. [Mar 2005, p.110]

Finds [Bachmann] in a maudlin mood. [Apr 2005, p.108]

Once the headphones are in place, it becomes apparent that the Frenchman has indeed pulled off another masterful work. [Mar 2005, p.111]

Builds upon the familiar grab bag with the addition of a trippier, more psychedelic vibe and high-profile, pop-minded guest vocalists. [Mar 2005, p.114]

[An] outstanding album. [Mar 2005, p.110]

Blockhead blesses three tracks with sublime beats, proving what a pair they make. [Mar 2005, p.118]

[An] excellent multi-genre plateau. [May 2005, p.84]

It's mostly about a rollicking anti-frat party, where grizzled indie kids take ecstasy and discover the primal appeal of the dance floor. [Mar 2005, p.112]

The distorted pop ambience of Outside Closer could very well make these Brits the Notwist of 2005. [Mar 2005, p.118]

It's hugely ambitious, and yet also perhaps Ladd's most focused record yet. [Mar 2005, p.112]

If you're over 25, then expect to find yourself peering at your old teen angst like some sort of barely remembered dream. [Jan/Feb 2005, p.95]

It's nice that a singer/songwriter can fit comfortably on a label known for abstract techno and heady hip-hop. It's not so great when she sounds like Dido. [Apr 2005, p.109]

Lewd and wonderful. [Apr 2005, p.103]

Clearly he's been listening to much Jeff Buckley... as Strangers throbs with that familiar bluesy bombast. [Mar 2005, p.112]