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''. It was recorded at

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in South Wales. It was released on 20 January 2012. In an interview with NME, Bassist Rob Lee explained that "This album is a lot more direct, we're better musicians and songwriters now. On the first one, we weren't that good as musicians, but now we've been touring relentlessly and we've got to be better players. We made our debut ourselves and it wasn't ambitious. This feels more like our first proper album and not just something for self-gratification. Every song on this album has its own personality and really stands on its own".

Track listing

Singles

''V.E.N.O.M'', the first single from the album, was released on 11 November 2011. The release of ''Wolf Hand'' followed on 23 April 2012, accompanied by a music video featuring the band performing Jackass-style stunts in a back garden. The band released their third single from the album, Bromance Ain't Dead, on 3 July 2012.

Tour

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, London on 23 February 2012. The documentary features footage of vocalist Tom Hudson

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into a bucket after overexerting himself throughout the gig. The band played several dates on this tour, where they were supported by ''The Computers''. ''

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'' are due to tour again in November 2012 off the back of the success of ''Tough Love''.

Reception

''Tough Love'' received positive reviews, with an 8/10 from

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References

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