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Mar 15, 2012Anarchy, My Dear is a record that promises that anything could happen at anytime, and Bemis and company do their very best to shake up what has been expected from them as a band.
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Mar 22, 2012The album creates a nice contrast between the pleasant melodies of the songs and the seething, dissatisfied lyrics that rest on top of them.
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Mar 12, 2012Unlike on Say Anything, though, DuPree-Bemis' presence this time around feels less shoehorned in, helping contribute to a loose, lively, fun record.
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Mar 13, 2012While the album may leave some longtime fans pining for their beloved band of yesteryear, those who are willing to listen with open minds (and ears) will soon realize that Say Anything hasn't lost any of its true musical identity, but simply expanded upon it.
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Entertainment WeeklyMar 16, 2012Like a good long-distance run, Anarchy rewards with bursts of sonic endorphins. [16 Mar 2012, p.69]
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Mar 13, 2012A fantastic record that edits down everything they've done to its essence without dilution.
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Mar 12, 2012Say Anything have always been a hard pill to swallow for some, and while Anarchy doesn't change that, it shows that they have far more than just the one spanner in the toolbox.
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Mar 13, 2012Max Bemis has padded Anarchy with lushness, delicacy, and nuance. The problem is, Bemis' nuance screeches louder than distortion.
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Mar 28, 2012Initially, the album seems to lack focus, save a steady burn of fury. But the anarchy's in the lack of cohesion, opening with the hand-clapping force of "Burn a Miracle" and progressing manically toward the melodic woe of "Peace Out".
User score distribution:
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Positive: 6 out of 16
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Mixed: 5 out of 16
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Negative: 5 out of 16
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Mar 13, 2012
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Mar 15, 2012
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Sep 16, 2015