It's all pretty and nice but substance wise theres a drop off from her last three. Some of these songs sound like they were written for commercials
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yeah this is okay. not slight enough for this idiot
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lol
It feels less poppy. I don't know.
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Album Rating: 4.5
yeah this is definitely a step away from far and closer to her earlier stuff
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BEEN OUT A DAY
5/5
LOL
REGINA FUCK MY FACE
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Shit, I know too many people that mimic this style. Not musically, just in that short hair, polka-dot dress and french-for-the-sake-of-french way...
Might listen to this though. Haven't heard much from her, but I like Samson and Better a lot.
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The thing with far is that it was mostly a great pop record while having this darker edge in its best songs. The thing with begin to hope is that its so ridiculously bubbly and cute. The thing with soviet kitsch is that its brimming with unique personality. This feels like a not quite as good amalgam of all three that doesnt separate itself from better things from her past. You can slap this with a classic rating after 15 seconds if you want but I'd rather listen to Bobbing for Apples on a loop
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Plus its missing all of her wit that helped make her so endearing
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I don't think he'll hold onto his five either. It's definitely an enjoyable record though.
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Oh yeah, it totally is.
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Album Rating: 4.5
I don't think it's missing her wit and charm, I mean just listen to Small Town Moon, Ballad of a Politician, Open, or The Party. I'd concede that tracks like Firewood are a little hallmark-y, but (strictly in my opinion) that is the prettiest song on the album. I'm okay with her going in a pop direction, as long as it brings back those quirks and eccentricities that were abundant on Soviet Kitsch. I feel like this does that, thus making it an ideal blend of what was so great about Far and SK.
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Album Rating: 4.5
And thanks, Xeno!
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Album Rating: 4.5
Let's just sign this Sputnik Pact that requires all staff members to automatically 5 all quirky and charming female singer-songwriters.
Sowing gets the first signature.
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Album Rating: 4.5
halfway through the album and so far there isn't a song anything less than excellent. If it stays consistent, it's a very strong 4 for me.
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Album Rating: 4.5
Where do I sign?
Seriously though, I don't think it is a big deal to 5 something without giving it years to sink in. I give out a 5 like every 1-2 years and last time I did it (Simple Math) I never regretted my rating. And everyone fussed about how fast I 5'd that too.
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I think "All The Rowboats" is my favorite. I really like the tempo and the piano.
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Album Rating: 4.5
ratings are pretty pointless in the grand scheme of things anyway
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Album Rating: 4.5
^true
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Album Rating: 4.5
Someguest, I think I might agree. It's awesome.
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Sure thing Maniac. Check how many albums I rate nowadays.
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