Album

1. Everybody's On The Run 8.5/10 - Great opener, great song, love the chorus. Epitome of Noel's gift for writing soaring melodies.

2. Dream On 8/10 - I could care less about the lyrics, I love the vibe and feel of this song. So catchy and fun to listen to. The chorus is a little repetitive and drawn out, but otherwise a solid song.

3. If I Had A Gun 9.5/10 - Masterpiece. I've listened to it countless times since it debuted on KROQ, and I still like it a bit more each time. I actually got a bit teary eyed during the "ahhh, ahhs" before the last chorus when I first heard it. Invokes so much emotion and power. Fantastic song.

4. The Death Of You and Me 9/10 - One of my favorites. I was surprised to see it get a fair amount of slating. I love the brass section and the feel is just amazing. I can always listen to it.

5. (I Wanna Live in a Dream in My) Record Machine 7.5/10 - I miss the FUCK out of the bass line from the demo, and I can't help but wish it was the 9-10 min. epic we were told it was originally. But that being said, I do enjoy it. Wish the guitar solo wasn't so buried, though!

6. Aka... What A Life! 7.5/10 - I'm not too crazy about it, but I think it fits very well where it is on the album. I like this track a lot more listening to it when I play the album all the way through. I do like Noel stepping out of his comfort zone and writing this thumping, piano heavy song though.

7. Soldier Boys and Jesus Freaks 8/10 - I really like how the song's kind of divided into 3 parts. Very different sounds for each, and I think the lyrics have the most meaning behind them. Really dig the sound.

8. Aka... Broken Arrow 8.5/10 - Another one of my favorites. I like the shuffle feel it has, the chorus, kind of Part Of The Queue part deux, only more melodic.

9. (Stranded On) The Wrong Beach 8/10 - Like how much this tune rocks, the chorus is great. Great live tune.

10. Stop The Clocks 8.5/10 - I love what was done with it, and I'm just happy to see it it in a finished form. Great tune.

B-Sides & Bonus Tracks

1. A Simple Game Of Genius 6.5/10 - I'll be honest, I haven't listened to it much. My opinion may change, but so far it doesn't do too much for me.

2. The Good Rebel 7.5 - Repetitive and a total ripoff of 'Rain' by The Beatles? Yes. Catchy as hell and has a really enjoyable verse section? Also yes.

3. Alone on the Rope 8/10 - I love this tune. Very haunting and just enjoyable to listen to.

4. Let The Lord Shine A Light On Me 6/10 - This tune also doesn't do much for me.It just doesn't really go anywhere and I find myself skipping it a lot.

5. I'd Pick You Everytime 8/10 - Nice little acoustic love song. I really dig it.