The band's second effort has received a damning response from many quarters, with Gigwise labeling it "the sound of a band hitting a creative brick wall."

But Wilson is defiant in the face of adversity, saying that the band believe they have made "a great record."

He told 6music: "I don't want to sound big-headed, but anyone who says they don't like the new album is just lying. It's weird, we know it's good." [denial = don't even notice I am lying.. see full story for more blathering from said asshat] - more on this story