Showing posts with label Alt-country. Show all posts
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Tuesday, 16 September 2008

The Subways - All Or Nothing - Reviews

Hot Press
Triumphant sophomore offering from butch Vig-produced punk-pop outfit.
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New Musical Express
See, in All Or Nothing, The Subways haven’t just made a great record – they’ve vindicated everyone who still believes in the power and the glory of three chords and distortion pedals.
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musicOMH.com
The fact that they've managed to record an album so strong, consistent and downright impressive is proof positive that, after much promise, The Subways have come of age.
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Monday, 15 September 2008

Calexico - Carried To Dust - Reviews

All Music Guide
Carried to Dust isn't just one of Calexico's most expansive albums, it's also their most balanced, channeling their experience and potential into a subtly dramatic, chiaroscuro tour de force.
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Paste Magazine
It’s tempting to think of Carried to Dust as a companion piece to "Feast of Wire."...And, like that distinguished predecessor, this one is a beauty from start to finish.
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Pitchfork
Ultimately, this is the type of record this band is suited to making, and it richly rewards repeat listening--details and melodies that seem buried or understated eventually come to fore, slowly revealed in a mixture of organic warmth, welcome variety, and subtle complexity.
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