(A) Some Cities (The Doves, 2005) Grade: A++
Details reviewed 8 albums and gave The Doves the highest rating, and it's deserved. They said "If Coldplay took better drugs, they might reach the dizzying heights of Doves."
I have to say, I will be blown away by the album that tops this one.

Now, to give my review as if I were writing a review for an Indie Rock magazine that thumbed my nose to the world:

Was it possible for The Doves to top their critically acclaimed debut and much loved sophmore album? You bet it was! The Doves span the spectrum of sound in their third album Some Cities. Their upbeat track of 'Black and White Town' could be mistaken for the musical anthem that would be played by a southern gospel choir during the coming of the lord ("Lord give me a reaction. Lord give me a chance."). The Polyphonic Spree could only dream of making people want to shake their asses and throw their hands in the air with a song this poppy.
Then it's a nice ocean adventure through the track 'Almost Forgot Myself'. With moments of feeling like you're hoisting the sails to then laying on the deck sipping a pina colada while the seagulls soar and squawk above you.
Then it's a frolick through a field of daises after a heavy rain and the sun has just risen and shines upon you during 'Snowden'. It has moments as if a rainbow were shining in the sky and then crashed upon you.
Ever wonder what it's like to be stranded on the remains of a ship that crashed at sea and you've either been in the ocean so long you start to hallucinate, or else you decided to take mescaline for three days straight, then give 'The Storm' a listen.
If this album doesn't cause you to drool, don't worry, Hilary Duff will release another album soon enough.