THE TIMES (3 stars)
"Southampton's most romantic rock band unveil their third album, a distinct improvement on the somewhat patchy You See Colours (2006). Greg Gilbert's distinct falsetto remains intact, while the band's penchant for the grand gesture is positively exaggerated.
Touch Down and Girl's on Fire exemplify the ethereal yet driving sound that made their reputation, while Jet Lag is a charming singalong straining under the weight of some exquisite harmonies.
Whether the Delays can match the success of their labelmates Elbow and Snow Patrol is debatable, but radio will surely lap up this warped MOR pop."

INDEPENDANT (2 stars)
"The band's already bombastic performances are further expanded with an inflated self-regard that either overwhelms or irritates, depending on one's tolerance. Applied to the overall theme of recovery and anticipation, the result is pieces such as "Pieces", a slim idea pumped beyond its due, and "Touch Down", whose chorus asks, "I'll be calling on your radio – is anybody listening?".

GUARDIAN (4 stars)
"Dropped by Rough Trade after 2006's You See Colours, Southampton's Delays have returned to the melodic pop of their debut, Faded Seaside Glamour, with added orchestral colour.
The dizzy, euphoric racket is occasionally brought earthward by lyrics that hint at darker troubles, such as the addled rock star of Pieces and frequent references to fracturing relationships.
Greg Gilbert's vocals, too, sound more road-scuffed than before, though this doesn't prevent things occasionally getting too gooey.
Still, it's impossible to resist Touchdown's incitement to teenage rampage - "F**k the neighbours, turn this up/ We fought the war and won the cup" - and the album's overall impression of a band revelling in their third chance." But any listener may find their patience tested by the band's slim portfolio of indie strategies, and incessant repetition of flimsy hooks, as if over-familiarity might somehow breed appeal rather than contempt."