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Released on Bella Union Records, is Midlake's third full-length album. Also By This Artist: The Trials Of Van Occupanther Also On The Web: Official Artist Site What The Critics Said All critic scores are converted to a 100-point scale. If a critic do... more info

Altsounds — On the heels of their triumphant 2006 release **The Trials of Van Occupanther, Texas’ own *Midlake* have released **The Courage of Others,* *their grand, orchestral follow-up. Drawing upon influences of **Simon and Garfunkel **and **Crosby S... more info

KEXP Seattle — This week features some unusual new releases with Texan electro folk band Midlake stealing the spotlight. The former high school jazz band kids diverge from the 70’s-esque, psych-pop sound of their 2006 breakout album, The Trials of Van Occupanter,... more info

LargeHeartedBoy — Midlake's The Courage of Others is a worthy successor to the band's 2006 album The Trials of Van Occupanther. I am definitely looking forward to rapper Lil Wayne's Rebirth, also in stores tomorrow. Glossary's Feral Fire is another strong... more info

DrownedInSound — So after last week’s album releases list turned into a somewhat unwieldy 30+ records monster, we’re refining this feature to focus on our albums of the week. Sorry those who liked the old format, but it was getting A Bit Out Of Hand. ... more info

Guardian Music — Tabernacle, LondonAfter a long absence from ­the city ­Midlake guitarist Eric Pulido calls "a second home for us", the ever-evolving Texans are back with a brilliant new ­album, The ­Courage of Others, in tow. But a dodgy drum monitor thr... more info

Guardian Music — Most of my 2006 was played out to the soft-rock soundtrack of Midlake's The Trials of Van Occupanther. Though they sound clean-cut and polished, their devoted fanbase will tell you that Midlake are a band with hidden depths. The album's bucolic vibe ... more info

The Telegraph — Midlake's The Courage of Others evokes a beautiful air of desolation. more info

Guardian Music — Bella UnionImagine the Romantic poets mourning climate change to a 1970s folk-rock soundtrack and you won't be far from The Courage of Others. The third album from Texan quintet Midlake, it trembles with awe of sublime nature and sorrow for its destr... more info