The Isles have crafted a strong, slow-burning grower for their debut...winning because of their strong melodies and excellent playing. When they're firing on all cylinders as on the delightfully jaunty "Terraforming", they distance themselves leaps and bounds beyond their peers. Perfumed Lands is a subtle charmer that sounds better with each new listen. 3.5/5"
www.allmusic.com

"A slow-burn album for all seasons. 8/10."
NME

"Theres flashes of contemporary colour in the flighty rhythms, but a wash of late 1980s British influences maintain the sepia sound. Strangely, The Isles are from New York. Stranger still, this album works. 4/5"
The Guardian

"In thirty minutes and ten meticulous songs, The Isles have promised an eternity. (Album of the Month September 2006, rated 6/6)"
Magic RPM

"They’re a great indie-pop band...There are ghosts in this machine, for sure, but the oil’s fresh and the cogs spin perfectly...7/10."
www.drownedinsound.com

"The Isles have a devastatingly assured ear for melody...they bring that modicum of Smiths-esque intelligence to the fore. Over indulge."
Art Rocker

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