Saturnalia

Q (11/96, p.138)
- 3 Stars (out of 5)
- "...assured a resounding `ho-hum' in critical circles, yet the band's horny-handed, single-minded resilience begs attention....the effect is that of an old pal bringing round a new film on video..."

Melody Maker (9/21/96, p.50)
- "...a tornado of lust, of anger, of ecstatic adolescence. Frankly, SATURNALIA is every bit as good as their other albums which, in turn, were every bit as good as any album..."

NME (9/7/96, p.47)
- 8 (out of 10)
- "...[David Gedge is] still an emotional punchbag of the highest order, it's just that his inner turmoil has matured to the point where he can--gasp!--cope with it....his guitars have stayed mammoth-proportioned and his vocals still gargle from a hard day's bricklaying..."

Entertainment Weekly (11/29/96, p.93)
- "...the latest from these Leeds shoe gazers finds their characteristically resigned frontman David Gedge emoting the kind of nostalgic laments and pained would-be manifestos designed for recitation in front of a bedroom mirror. Once again, though, his pain is our pleasure." - Rating: B

Option (11-12/97, p.138)
- "...David Gedge writes brilliant, hyperactive pop songs....emotional, revved-up British pop-punk, owing debts to the Buzzcocks, the Smiths and even Joy Division while retaining a sprightly individuality..."

Alternative Press (1/97, p.86)
- 3 (out of 5)
- "By any objective measure, SATURNALIA is a solid record: The tunes are catchy and melodic, and endearing lead Weddoe David Gedge is still obsessed with love and the complexities of relationships..."