...ever since bands like Interpol popped up there have been so many bands that wish to redo the post punk sound that Joy Division generated before passing on (R.I.P Ian Curtis) and of course Editor are not only not an exception to this rule...but they were actually later than the other bands which makes them seem like they're trying to resuscitate a corpse that has already been paraded around the land and then left in a pool of brine.

...I will describe the sound of Editors very simply this way:

1. Blatant imitation of Ian Curtis' vocals.

2. Guitars are always high up the fret board just alternate picking to four times the original pulse.

3. Bass is surprisingly melodic...but very low in the mix.

4. Drums...well...simple a word? You can judge the drums...

...if you've heard the songs "All Sparks", "Blood", and "Munich" you will notice all of these traits...and of course it's what you should expect from this album...

...my advice is that if you're a fan of the post-post-punk sound and you are a completist of all eras then you should get this...however; if you've listened to bands like Interpol and have had enough of this era already...then give it a miss and allow Joy Division to rest with the dignity that it deserves(?)...

4 out of 11 songs are bonafied head bopping hits: "lights", "blood", all sparks" and, to a lesser degree, "munich" are so good, they'll be on my favorites list forever. The rest is garbage that I won't listen to twice. Furthermore, the sound quality is truly "indie" (as in less than perfect indie). Borrow both this CD and their get "an End has a Start" off their second and you'll have enough songs for a great E.P., but this one alone isn't worth my money.

A great album, better than their most recent. Great to listen to beginning to end, while rummaging through the house or on a long drive. The lead vocalist is an awesome tenor.

The Editors are a blend of The Psycadelic Furs, The Doors, Joy Division, U2, and Johnny Marr's early guitar work.

Tracks like 'Lights', 'Fall', and 'Munich' are sheer class!

'Blood' is my favorite track, and sounds like it could have been on some dark John Hughes flick.

Definitely worth checking out!

I was introduced to "the editors" by a friend and once I got hold of this album couldn't stop listening.

Was lucky enough to see them live, awesome.

If you love interpol and, to a lesser extent, Joy Division, you'll love these guys.

Great album, one of the best of the last 10 years for sure.