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| 3.0 good | Comatorium. | February 14th 12 |
Sleigh Bells have seemingly traded in their cocaine for LSD. And I thought I liked it but after a few spins i
listened to Treats...
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| 0.0 | Knott- EMERITUS | February 16th 12 |
Holy shit this is amazing. I didn't even listen to their debut but this is so fucking visceral and I haven't used that word in like a fucking week or something crazy like that.
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| 2.5 average | PistolPete | February 15th 12 |
There is something underwhelming about this album. At some point, I noticed that Sleigh Bells was using that same rapid thrashy drum injection in over 50% of the songs. Yes, it's a nice progression from their earlier subtle percussions, but it shouldn't reach the point of overkill. Reign of Terror succeeded by not being a re-hash of Treats. It did NOT succeed in leaving anywhere near as much of an impression as the 2010 effort. That felt fresh and alive. Here, only a few songs manage to do that, and the last 5 songs pass by like they're invisible. I miss the in-your-face Sleigh Bells I guess. If this album becomes popular, it will be nothing more than a short-lived fad and everyone will forget about Sleigh Bells for 2012. Recommended Songs: Crush, Comeback Kid
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| 4.0 excellent | Trey STAFF | January 13th 23 |
I think I described it in a comment once as dream pop with a serious attitude. It’s basically programmed beats with noisy-ass guitar parts combined with soft female vocals (with grittier vocals thrown around in the background). It’s cool, just know that.
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| 3.0 good | TheManMachine | February 24th 15 |
The blimpo production here is truly something to behold, and initially it hit me like a ton of bricks. But opener/showboater "True Shred Guitar" ends up a tease more than anything - what starts as shred quickly bubbles over into overinflated and saccharine sweet Disney-esque pop. Hearing gargantuan riffs and pounding double-bass drum in this context has its charm, and oh does it get stuck in your head, but I'll be damned to get through more than a few tracks without audibly groaning.
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| 3.0 good | haematic | November 18th 13 |
nahh i dont think so sputnik i dont think so this album was aight i guess it aint no treats doe thats for sure
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| 3.0 good | haematic | November 18th 13 |
nahh i dont think so sputnik i dont think so this album was aight i guess it aint no treats doe thats for sure
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| 3.5 great | AlexTM510 | February 23rd 12 |
Remember when your kid sister was listening to all that bubblegum pop-and you wished it all sounded m3tal for your satisfaction. Well Sleigh Bells might have answered to your call a bit late but Reign Of Terror sounds exactly like that. Simple bubblegum pop tunes smashed together with heavily distorted guitars and electronic double bass beats. Some of the hip-hop flavor is missing but is traded in for better songwriting, better sounds, and a consistency thread that keeps the whole album flowing. Sleigh Bells continue to hold true to their own unique sound however they have yet to make something truly grabbing. Still, Reign Of Terror does indeed rule and will be great music to blast at your suburban destruction house party.
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| 4.0 excellent | iGuter | February 17th 12 |
The opening album of 2012! It's a must for anyone who enjoys industrial noise, garage rock, hip-hop, and pure indie.
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| 3.5 great | conradtao EMERITUS | February 14th 12 |
More dreamy and less punchy, Reign of Terror is a nice evolution from Sleigh Bells' visceral debut. It's also a bit less fun.
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| 4.0 excellent | JoshieG | January 21st 24 |
| 2.5 average | doofy | January 10th 24 |
| 4.5 superb | Yep321 | February 25th 22 |
| 3.0 good | emmny | December 29th 21 |
| 3.5 great | Sowing STAFF | September 4th 21 |
| 2.5 average | El Olam | September 27th 19 |
| 3.5 great | Uzumaki | December 12th 18 |
| 2.5 average | gschwen | August 10th 17 |
| 2.5 average | Jade | June 7th 16 |
| 4.0 excellent | Klkofe | March 21st 16 |
| 3.0 good | Veldin | October 1st 15 |
| 2.5 average | iveau | August 26th 15 |
| 2.5 average | oahmed | April 6th 15 |
| 3.5 great | jmh886 | August 6th 14 |
| 3.5 great | Jaime | June 18th 14 |
| 2.0 poor | willow | November 17th 13 |
| 3.0 good | TheDMV | September 9th 13 |
| 1.5 very poor | sncold | June 7th 13 |
| 3.0 good | APJ90 | April 2nd 13 |
| 3.5 great | Ziio | February 26th 13 |
| 4.0 excellent | Sleaper | January 20th 13 |
| 2.5 average | Skoj | December 31st 12 |
| 4.0 excellent | AdamE | November 8th 12 |
| 2.0 poor | d4rock | October 5th 12 |
| 4.0 excellent | zinzuke | September 21st 12 |
| 3.5 great | kabster | September 4th 12 |
| 4.0 excellent | Wheelah | August 7th 12 |
| 4.5 superb | Lani | August 5th 12 |
| 3.0 good | greg84 EMERITUS | June 23rd 12 |
| 4.0 excellent | Mojito | April 28th 12 |
| 3.5 great | ILJ | April 13th 12 |
| 3.5 great | Opaque | April 2nd 12 |
| 3.5 great | Danyll | March 28th 12 |
| 4.0 excellent | chayka | March 19th 12 |
| 2.0 poor | cuki92 | March 18th 12 |
| 3.5 great | jday | March 2nd 12 |
| 3.5 great | Monheim | February 28th 12 |
| 3.0 good | ebay | February 27th 12 |
| 4.0 excellent | jrowa001 | February 26th 12 |
| 4.5 superb | LwwB | February 25th 12 |
| 4.0 excellent | l3urkles | February 24th 12 |
| 3.0 good | kojpl | February 24th 12 |
| 3.0 good | Matski | February 23rd 12 |
| 3.5 great | mvdu | February 23rd 12 |
| 4.0 excellent | Garooo | February 22nd 12 |
| 3.5 great | kingsoby1 EMERITUS | February 22nd 12 |
| 4.0 excellent | Filling | February 22nd 12 |
| 2.5 average | Hep Kat | February 20th 12 |
| 2.5 average | Guiltor | February 20th 12 |
| 2.5 average | Jekub | February 18th 12 |
| 3.5 great | Tom93M | February 16th 12 |
| 4.0 excellent | Rudy K. EMERITUS | February 16th 12 |
| 4.0 excellent | Shadein | February 15th 12 |
| 4.0 excellent | Antipunk | February 14th 12 |
| 4.0 excellent | Midjicka | February 14th 12 |
| 3.0 good | itchy | February 14th 12 |
| 4.0 excellent | samr4563 | February 14th 12 |
| 4.0 excellent | BoSoxorz | February 14th 12 |
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