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A Misunderstood Masterwork
Midlake's previous full-lengths essentially comprised outstanding singles supported by excellent, if slightly less memorable, album tracks. Midlake could have easily been considered a singles band, but they've decidedly taken a more mature approach with The Courage of Others. Just because

Electric Circus
Electric Circus is Common's masterpiece. And yes, I'm absolutely serious. Thing is, most people will agree 10 years from now once they finally discover the brilliance they've been foolishly ignoring for so long just because it was "different."