'Conditions' was undoubtedly the debut album of the late noughties and the TV theme loyalties alone must have represented a major coup for the band. So three years on the 'difficult second album' loomed high in the thoughts of big Temper Trap fans like myself.

'Conditions' was a big act to follow and so it seemed when I first listened to the pre release samples of 'The Temper Trap' and to a lesser extent the single release 'Need Your Love'. So much so the the album was already heading for my Christmas list.

All that changed on a long drive home when Jo Whiley played 'Trembling Hands'. What a song! Better than anything on 'Conditions' and I bought the album the next day. Unlike it's predecessor, this album is definitely a grower, with some wonderfully crafted songs and the bonus tracks are definitely all worth having. Only 'Rabbit Hole' really harks back to the first album.

I know not every fan wants to hear David Cameron's 'outraged of Chipping Norton' tones on their favourite band's new album, but these tunes are mature song writing at it's best. Not sure 'The Temper Trap' will ennoble so many Premier League goals, but this is a great step forward for one of the worlds most underrated bands!

This album does not feature instantly recognisable radio friends songs like Conditions did with Sweet Disposition, Fader & Love Lost. However, the sophomore effort from the Temper Trap exceeds expectations. I did not realise how great this album was initially, but it really is a grower. My favourites on the album are: Everybody Leaves in the End, I'm Gonna Wait, The Sea and Dreams. I find that The Temper Trap work best when its stripped down and you can really hear the vocals, and you certainly get that on this album.

I waited a long time for this 2nd album release, after such a great 1st album that I have literally played to death and still never get bored of listening to. I have to say that after downloading and having a quick flick through the tracks, I was initially a little dissapointed with what I heard.

How wrong could I be now, I think this is another great album.

As always there are some tracks not as good as others, that's a matter of personal opinion, but the more you listen the more it grows. Tracks 3, 4 & 5 - Trembling hands, The Sea, Miracle. Absolutely brilliant.

Download and listen a few times, you won't be dissapointed. Well done guys another great album.

Been waiting for this for bloody ages now! Great album but what else do you expect. Give us some tickets lads :-). You boys r smashing the next Doors generation in philosophy thought provoking imbedded beauty. Oi oi Savaloy!

Rich melodic tunes, great lyrics and a refreshing album overall, superb.

This is only based on the samples I've heard and on NME radio but I can honestly say this new stuff is a poor sophomore release

It didn't leave me with the amazing feeling the last album gave me... not bad though

Loved 1st album but I'm finding this a bit dull - no standout tracks. And London' Burning is risible...

Just brilliant fantastic melodies to a kickin sound track Need to Love starts a remarkable second album

Another great album, great beats and lyrics get better and better. Keep it up, I can't wait for the next album :) <3 x

They just get better and better. Love this album.

Fantastic album again by TTT!! Every track is better than the next. Happy listening 😍😃😄xxx

Love it love it love it love it! What more can i say?! I've been listening to this continuously for the last 5 or so hours and it's simply stunning. "I'm Gonna Wait" and "Trembling Hands" are my favourites so far but i love every single track, its even better than Conditions and thats saying something! Thanks so much boys :-)

This album is better than the first one. Each song has such a different style. Very well produced and put together.

Simply fantastic(!)

After waiting so long for this LP to be made and released, I was so glad to hear that The Temper Trap are still making excellent music. Tracks like Rabbit Hole have that distinctive Temper Trap sound. I think I'm gonna get immersed in this album the same as I did the first one.

Comes with high recommendations from me and deserves each of the five stars I rated.

The Temper Trap made Conditions amazing because there wasn't much on the album but everything was beautiful so we loved all of it and knew every song off by heart(ish). This album doesn't follow the same musical magic from the first one. They've taken it easy in my opinion, and they can do better than that. much better.

If you still feel something when listening to conditions (thinking wow what music), don't ruin that experience by stuffing this album into your ipod, youll just end up skipping the songs until those from conditions come on.

If you're looking for something new and you're bored of condition, go right ahead and buy it.

This album is a work of art produced by genius! Conditions was incredible but this is even better. Absolutely fantastic! Buy this and be delighted. Album of the year for sure. Five star +

Why arent these guys headlining big name festivals or filling up stadiums? They are so so good. Another cracking album. Hauntingly beautiful at times, songs that can really be a soundtrack to someones life. Phenomenal.