Quite simply, Grand Unification is a joyous listen from start to finish and that Fightstar have managed to mould an album that doesn't disappoint after the teasing glory of their singles is an achievement in itself.  Full text...

Bursting with energy and thrilling on several tunes, not least the dual powers of the split title track and the throbbing "Paint Your Target", Grand Unification is a belting collection.  Full text...

Well, it's a solid effort. Invigorating as the singles were, in the context of the album, they're clear highlights as opposed to the true measure of things.   Full text...

It has been produced by Slipknot veteran Colin Richardson, who has Fightstar turning up the lump-hammer guitars and making a feature of power-drummer Omar Abidi.  Full text...

Grand Unification is a relentlessly earnest album inspired by manga cartoons and apocalyptic dreams, but ex-Slipknot producer Colin Richardson has nurtured a brave bid to run, screaming, from Top of the Pops.  Full text...

As it is, Grand Unification fails to impress us all that much. Sorry, kids.  Full text...

Grand Unification may be ample fodder for those passionate about teen emo, but its timeworn predictability and lack of substance is unrewarding in every way possible. It's not too late, Charlie, surely..  Full text...