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- Summary: Brian Higgins produced the fifth album for alternative rock band led by Beth Ditto.
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- Record Label: Columbia
- Genre(s): Pop/Rock, Alternative/Indie Rock, Garage Punk, Indie Rock, Lo-Fi, Rockabilly Revival, Riot Grrrl
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Top Track
Perfect World | |
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Oh oh and I, I put a wish in, made it my mission to end the conflict. But oh, I put a wish in, hoping you'd listen. Be my accomplice But ohhh Relax,... | See the rest of the song lyrics |
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Score distribution:
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Positive: 6 out of 24
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Mixed: 17 out of 24
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Negative: 1 out of 24
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MagnetJun 13, 2012On [A Joyful Noise] the fire of youth has been replaced by a sexy confidence that oozes cool. [No.88 p.54]
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UncutMay 9, 2012A Joyful Noise strikes a healthy balance between tears-on-the-dancefloor hi-NRG and Gossip's bluesy swagger. [Jun 2012, p.73]
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MojoJul 18, 2012Toweringly camp singles like the slinky Perfect World and an album to enjoy on shuffle. [Jun 2012, p.92]
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Jun 4, 2012[Song "Casualties of War" is] the sole promising moment on an album that ranges from average to disappointing. In the end, Joyful Noise feels like a stopgap.
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May 21, 2012Too often the songs here are forgettable, but Ditto continues to sing impressively.
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May 21, 2012In the end, though, the groans far outweigh the mindless fun.
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May 15, 2012More problematic than the bad lyrics or air of disengagement is Higgins' involvement. Too much of the album sounds washed out and painfully clean.
Score distribution:
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Positive: 3 out of 4
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Mixed: 0 out of 4
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Negative: 1 out of 4
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