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NorthernSkylark
November 6th 2015


12134 Comments

Album Rating: 4.5

also, the bbc live album is so good. but it's like a heavy tinder2-loaded playlist so yeah

CamiloG
November 12th 2015


3036 Comments

Album Rating: 4.5 | Sound Off

I'm having serious problems to get into this band, they grow but they grow really slow, their records demand many listens.

StarlessCore
November 12th 2015


7813 Comments

Album Rating: 5.0

yup took a long time for me, now they are a fave

CamiloG
November 12th 2015


3036 Comments

Album Rating: 4.5 | Sound Off

Racing Like a Pro is truly beautiful though. Start a War is another highlight in my opinion. Maybe the only weak track here is Squalor Victoria.

theBoneyKing
November 12th 2015


24890 Comments

Album Rating: 5.0

Every song here is beautiful.

Also I don't understand why so many pick Squalor Victoria out as a weak track, it has such a great drum line and the cello in the beginning is amazing. I really love how the insistent, martial nature of the instrumentals reflects the feeling of monotony and lack of a true purpose portrayed in the lyrics.

CamiloG
November 12th 2015


3036 Comments

Album Rating: 4.5 | Sound Off

The drum beat is brilliant yeah, but I find it plain and boring most of the time. I think that in that sense Apartment Story is more effective and varied. Also, I think that the most brilliant moment in this album is from Start a War all through Gospel, what a superb set of songs and emotions.

Artuma
November 12th 2015


32833 Comments

Album Rating: 4.5

how is that chorus on squalor victoria boring?

CamiloG
November 12th 2015


3036 Comments

Album Rating: 4.5 | Sound Off

Idk I guess it just doesn't click on me.

theBoneyKing
November 12th 2015


24890 Comments

Album Rating: 5.0

To each his own.

Going back a bit, Racing Like a Pro is indeed truly beautiful. I love the sense of anticipation, which conflicts with the sense that good times are over.

CamiloG
November 12th 2015


3036 Comments

Album Rating: 4.5 | Sound Off

Maybe my favorite song in here along with Start a War and Ada. It took a some time to grow on me but now I can say this is one of the best records I've heard in so long.

theBoneyKing
November 12th 2015


24890 Comments

Album Rating: 5.0

Nice set of favorites, though I could get behind pretty much any song here being the best. Slow Show is my personal favorite (at the moment).

Pangea
November 12th 2015


10946 Comments

Album Rating: 5.0

"Maybe my favorite song in here along with Start a War and Ada."



Those are probably me least favs on here. They're still great though

DoofusWainwright
November 12th 2015


19991 Comments

Album Rating: 5.0

Slow Show, Green Gloves, Brainy and Ada are my favourites here

Pangea
November 12th 2015


10946 Comments

Album Rating: 5.0

Slow Show, Green Gloves, Fake Empire and Apartment Story for me

tommygun
November 12th 2015


27148 Comments

Album Rating: 5.0

I'LL BRING A NICE ICY DRINK TO YOU

Slex
November 13th 2015


17883 Comments


reminder that this album is still flawless and the greatest

CamiloG
November 13th 2015


3036 Comments

Album Rating: 4.5 | Sound Off

Almost flawless and certainly not the greatest. Though I consider this is going to be viewed as a classic in the future.

CamiloG
November 17th 2015


3036 Comments

Album Rating: 4.5 | Sound Off

Can't decide if this is better than Alligator or if it is the other way around

theBoneyKing
November 17th 2015


24890 Comments

Album Rating: 5.0

I prefer this, but they're pretty different beasts.

CamiloG
November 17th 2015


3036 Comments

Album Rating: 4.5 | Sound Off

Agreed, they have very different atmospheres and vibes, but somehow they both manage to be completly brilliant.



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