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68 out of 100

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6.8 out of 10

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  • Summary: This is the first full-length release for the Minnesota rock band led by Jordan Gatesmith.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 9 out of 17
  2. Mixed: 8 out of 17
  3. Negative: 0 out of 17
  1. The Fly (UK)
    Feb 10, 2012
    80
    America Give Up proves them to be far more exciting than a mere second generation rip-off.
  2. New Musical Express (NME)
    Jan 18, 2012
    80
    America Give Up is, quite simply, an effortlessly brilliant debut.
  3. Under The Radar
    Mar 21, 2012
    60
    This is mainly just sunny, disintegrated, low-stakes rock music. [Mar 2012, p.84]
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  1. Binki
    9
    "America Give Up" is not perfect but for a debut album it's really great ! My favorites tracks are "Beach Sluts" and "Black Lagoon". They're also really good live ! A band to keep an eye on !… Expand
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  2. MusiclyMade
    7
    They're a sort of male-fronted version of Best Coast with a bit of a punky attitude. Nice combination of distorted guitars, surf-pop style of Best Coast, pretty punchy vocals that seem halfway between John Lydon and The Jesus and Mary Chain and elements of pop-punk in there. It won't get marks for originality, but an impressive debut nonetheless.… Expand
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