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A Thing Called Divine Fits
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  • Summary: Britt Daniel of Spoon, Dan Boeckner of Wolf Parade, and Sam Brown of the New Bomb Turks releases their debut album as the Divine Fits.
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Would That Not Be Nice
At night I wonder, how do I swing this? I’m gonna be up for a long while cause I gotta know it Know it tonight Cause if I did, would that not be... See the rest of the song lyrics
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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 27 out of 31
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 31
  3. Negative: 0 out of 31
  1. Expert Witness (MSN Music)
    Sep 7, 2012
    91
    In short, this rocks differently in a year when it's been hard to use that verb without reflecting on the mortality of all things.
  2. Prefix Magazine
    Aug 28, 2012
    85
    Each track stands on its own; there is no filler, and it highlights each musician's strengths.
  3. The Quietus
    Sep 28, 2012
    80
    A Thing Called Divine Fits is a seemingly rare thing; a really good, life-affirming rock record that just works, and gets better and better the more time you spend with it.
  4. Pitchfork
    Aug 28, 2012
    76
    A Thing Called Divine Fits might seem the Platonic ideal of indie rock collaboration, but the most memorable moments have Boeckner's signature.
  5. Delusions of Adequacy
    Oct 3, 2012
    70
    Each man delivers touches that are downright unique to their brand of music, but together, they carry a strong penchant for the greatness of indie rock. It's never groundbreaking, but it doesn't have to be either – A Thing Called Divine Fits celebrates music with terrific, yet humble, results.
  6. Alternative Press
    Aug 29, 2012
    70
    Call it two EPs of material from two gifted frontmen combined into one LP--nothing more, nothing less.
  7. Los Angeles Times
    Aug 28, 2012
    50
    As a set of songs, though, Divine Fits' debut feels pretty process-oriented, more workbook than showpiece.

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  1. Positive: 7 out of 7
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 7
  3. Negative: 0 out of 7
  1. buzzlight
    Aug 29, 2012
    9
    As a Spoon afficianado, this album is terrific and the influences of Spoon and Wolf Parade are pretty clear on many of the songs (Would thatAs a Spoon afficianado, this album is terrific and the influences of Spoon and Wolf Parade are pretty clear on many of the songs (Would that Not Be Nice and Like Ice Cream are Britt's for sure). I really liked the electronic pop on several songs (a la Drive Sountrack), but, they definitely made it their own. Overall, very groovy and relevant album - better than other recent collaborations.… Expand
  2. BarkingPumpkin
    Nov 10, 2012
    9
    This is an excellent release! Favorite tracks: The Salton Sea and Like Ice Cream. All the tracks reward repeat listening. It definitelyThis is an excellent release! Favorite tracks: The Salton Sea and Like Ice Cream. All the tracks reward repeat listening. It definitely feels like a Spoon release.… Expand
  4. khw
    Sep 2, 2012
    9
    I love Wolf Parade and Handsome Furs and was sad when they both fell apart in the last year or so. I was thrilled to hear that Dan BoecknerI love Wolf Parade and Handsome Furs and was sad when they both fell apart in the last year or so. I was thrilled to hear that Dan Boeckner would be joining up with Britt Daniels (of Spoon) to make more music. Just listened to the entire album and now I'm listening to it again.......You can definitely tell which songs are more Spoonish and which are more heavily influenced by Boeckner and if you like either, you'll enjoy the album.
    Highlights: For Your Heart, Baby Gets Worse.    … Expand
  5. DisasterpieceMK
    Jan 9, 2013
    9
    I absolutely love Spoon so I was both excited and skeptical to give this a listen. Sure, it is only a side-project, but what if it gave me aI absolutely love Spoon so I was both excited and skeptical to give this a listen. Sure, it is only a side-project, but what if it gave me a sour taste on the musical magic that Britt often creates? As it would turn out, I am upset at myself for waiting this long to give it a shot. It is fantastic. It has a real 80's groove / vibe to it and it suits the musicians perfectly. After listening to the album the entire way through twice, back-to-back, there is only one song that I do not care for and sounds out of place - "What Gets You Alone". It is a rare thing to say that I enjoy an entire album from start to finish and this one almost achieved that feat. I would liken it to the Postal Service side-project Ben Gibbard had from Death Cab, only Postal Service was better than any Death Cab release on a whole, while the Divine Fits is a snug accomplice to the Spoon catalogue.… Expand
  6. AV_critic
    Sep 1, 2012
    9
    Electric, cool and buzzworthy. Divine Fits isn't just a supergroup band, it's an attempt to revive alternative rock and of course, they'reElectric, cool and buzzworthy. Divine Fits isn't just a supergroup band, it's an attempt to revive alternative rock and of course, they're going on the right direction.… Expand
  7. Vampire25
    Sep 17, 2012
    8
    As soon I started listening to this record, I was instantly hooked. Each track is consistently infectious and very catchy. It's a greatAs soon I started listening to this record, I was instantly hooked. Each track is consistently infectious and very catchy. It's a great collaboration between Britt Daniel and Dan Boeckner. All In All, Divine Fits is a great side-project from two great musicians. One of the best of the year. B+… Collapse
  8. Frooz
    Aug 28, 2012
    8
    Well-produced, cathartic, and jam-packed with tight, catchy hooks, 'A Thing Called Divine Fits' is a real winner that feels like Spoon if itWell-produced, cathartic, and jam-packed with tight, catchy hooks, 'A Thing Called Divine Fits' is a real winner that feels like Spoon if it were a dance band in the 80's. In a good way.… Expand

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