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- Summary: This is the debut full-length release on Merge label for the Washington, D.C. band that includes Daniele Yandel of Priests and Mary Jane Regalado of Downtown Boys.
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- Record Label: Merge
- Genre(s): Pop/Rock, Alternative/Indie Rock, Indie Rock, New Wave/Post-Punk Revival
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Jul 22, 2019There’s a playful tilt to even the most serious songs, an arms-thrown-up celebration embedded in lacerating criticism. The revolution will not only be televised, but tracked in every conceivable and intrusive way…but that doesn’t mean we can’t enjoy it.
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Jul 16, 2019No matter what dense subject Gauche tackle, the gang's groovy camaraderie keeps their discourse part of the action; even the Gang of Four-like march toward self-determined worth in "Running" feels whimsical, a real question pondered in every color instead of a textbook example in black and white.
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UncutJul 18, 2019It's a cathartic and necessary release in these dark days of America, a riot reverberating through political resistance, social inclusion and sheer cathartic gyration. [Sep 2019, p.27]
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Jul 16, 2019Despite simple song structures and repetitive riffs, the personality of the vocals keeps the album from falling flat. Rhythmic shifts, cartoonish keyboard appearances and surprise instrumental breaks make it hard to get too comfortable.
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Jul 16, 2019A People’s History of Gauche captures both the rotten societal traits and inspiring persistence that is often associated with people on the ground.
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Jul 17, 2019A People's History of Gauche is an uplifting and thoughtful album amidst its ample dance grooves.
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Jul 16, 2019ic. Sincere and genuine activists who can move the crowd like this are a rare commodity, and A People's History of Gauche belongs in the collection of anyone who doesn't want to shut down their brain or their convictions when they head out to the dance on Saturday night.
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