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this album is totally amazing. on first listen i though yea good album, but once you have listened three or four times you realise what a fantastic album this is. i don't think there is one single track that i don't like.

1. Time After Time 9/10
2. Parallel Worlds 10/10
3. The White One Is Evil 10/10
4. The Liar Is You 9/10
5. Lucky Star 8.5/10
6. Jessica 10/10
7. The Broken Minor 10/10
8. Still Figuring Out 9/10
9. Silently 8/10
10. Running Away 9/10
11. Last Call To New York 10/10

just buy it.


Rating: 5 out of 5

I first heard 'The White One Is Evil' on a friend's iPod, and was immediately caught by the intense layers of music and the really catchy lyrics; also the sheer energy of the song that made me want to dance to this song that I didn't know the words to.

When I got the CD, I immediately listened to it, and loved every single track. Initially, I had my doubts about 'Lucky Star', but I warmed to the song, after I realised that the lyrics were actually quite decent, and the shift in tempo moved the track forwards.

The orchestra-woven 'Time After Time' is a fabulous introduction, and 'Parallel Worlds' explodes on the listener with all its supernatually good force. You actually feel like you're in the attic room with Ed and Alex, and all the weird happenings. The instrumental can be skipped, but it leads perfectly into the absolute stunner, 'The White One Is Evil'. The album takes a more acoustic turn with 'Liar Is You', a beautiful, riveting track with some amazing harmonies. 'Lucky Star' is like the Marmite track - love it or hate it. 'Jessica' is a delicious guitar-driven, upbeat track, with some nice bass and drums coming through. 'The Broken Minor' is right up there with the singles and deserves a round of applause. It's one of the songs on the album that aren't about relationships gone wrong. 'Still Figuring Out' is an uplifting track that makes you want to sing along and dance, almost as catchy as TWOIE. From that, you are lead into an impossibly rich, deep 'Silently', which echoes memories of rainy days. You're then taken into 'Running Away', which is another dancy song that will have you singing along in infectious E Minor style. After that, there's the beautiful and highly thoughtful 'Last Call To New York City', where Ed and Alex's harmonies are delivered to utter perfection.

This is a massive achievement for a first album, and considering that these guys are so young, phenomenal. Listen carefully for the harmonies of Ed and Alex's voices, which compliment each other flawlessly. You'll fall in love with the blend of classical and rock music and for a long time, Elliot Minor will be the band that you've played the most on your mp3 or computer.

CD highlights are: TWOIE, Parallel Worlds, Jessica, The Broken Minor, Still Figuring Out, Silently, Running Away, Last Call To NYC, practically the whole album! (I also whole-heartedly suggest listening to all the demos you can find, because they're just as loveable as the songs on the album.) The band have started work on their second album.

This is a great purchase for fans of most genres, and appeals to a wide audience. Spread the word of Elliot Minor, and support the boys from York!

Rating: 5 out of 5

Over produced, trying to be more clever than they are, no real edge.

It sounds like McFly & Busted trying to be as good as Green Day, all mixed with Meatloaf. 14 year olds with rubbish haircuts will love it and it will sell, but I wouldnt recommend it for grown-ups. I bet they will have 4 huge albumns, and then everyone will have forgotten about them in 5 years

Rating: 1 out of 5

This is the best album I have, all the songs are so amazing! They deffo put alot of work into this! Keep it up! A must buy!

Rating: 5 out of 5

I have seen them live three times and have the album.
Great band , Great music .
Ignore the reviews that give 1 star , utter rubbish.
They are a talented bunch and I am 28 , so not just for kids.
My Dad who has played in bands all his life has seen them with me and said they were the best he had ever heard! high praise...buy it!

Rating: 5 out of 5