Customer Reviews
Great Debut.... - By: tallpete33, 25 Sep 2008 
I gambled on this CD, only having listened to Moving to New York on XFM...
Glad I did to be honest as it's a very honest & uplifting CD, one of the best I've heard since Snow Patrol's "Final Straw" & Hard-Fi's "Stars of CCTV". If you need a guide as to their sound, think the Arctics stirred with Blur & add a dash of Julian cope (Teardrop Explodes - ask your dad!)
The afore-mentioned Moving to New York is a superb single, with great guitars one of the album's rocking tracks. Let's Dance to Joy Division brings back memories & always raises a smile. There are few week tracks & a varied ensemble of original & lively songs on offer here.
Only a three-piece, the Wombats deliver a bigger sound than you'd think though they don't take themselves too seriously which is refreshing. There is every chance these cheeky chappies can mature into a successful indie-rock band & they shouldn't feel the need to be the next Arctic Monkeys....just be themselves. I will certainly look out for the next offering though their record label would no doubt have preferred a more edgy name!
Four stars...well deserved
Disappointing - By: G. Hill, 04 Aug 2008 
I was expecting a lot more from this album, especially after the second single release, Moving To New York. It promised a slightly more interesting & mature sound then the first, very pop sound of Let's All Dance to Joy Division. I was left underwhelmed by the mish mash of sounds, tempo & styles, non of which grabbed my attention long enough to make me want to hear the next track.
Disappointing considering the hype. - By: Guitar Heroine, 28 Jul 2008 I have heard only good things about The Wombats but this album fell short for me. They have some imaginative lyrics & are clearly able to play. I can see their appeal to other people but for me, every song sounded too similar to its predecessor & I started to lose interest. The sound is young & fun though, which is good & I have seen the lads perform live; they're good on stage. I just felt that this album didn't live up to the hype.
Love this! - By: Ms. C. Bibby, 13 Jun 2008 
The songs on this CD are quirky energetic & upbeat. I don't know why so many people are saying they are "boybandy" or been done because I think they are very unique & the only thing I would have to say is most of the songs are singing about girls...but most songs do anyway. Overall a good CD
Upbeat British Indie - By: Tim Villa, 25 May 2008 Many people have abusive things to say about The Wombats, but this is one of those albums which you never get bored of! It has limitless querks & great tunes. It may not have the greatest liricsin the world but they are easy to pick out & aren't really going to make you commit suicide or cryin a corner. However I do agree that the lead singer looks like he eats children!
Best Songs: Backfire at the Disco, Let's Dance to Joy Division, Moving to New York & My First Wedding.
