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Loyalty To Loyalty
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The sophomore album for the California indie rock band.
| LABEL: | Downtown |
| RELEASE DATE: | 23 September 2008 |
| DISCS: | 1 disc |
| GENRE(S): | Rock, Indie |
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The average user rating for this album is 8.4 (out of 10) based on 17 User Votes
Note: User votes are NOT included in the Metascore calculation.
jeff j gave it a9:
At first this album struck me as not as catchy and hook-heavy as their previous album but, I like that. A few listens allows the album to soak into you. Granted, there are a couple low points but, overall, this is an original album among the common cookie cutter albums that are abound. Also, Chris H. can I borrow your dictionary? Does it contain the words "verbose" or "pretentious?"
Mark P gave it a9:
Not as appealing as Robbers and Cowards at first but after a few listens, Loyalty to Loyalty defines Cold War Kids as the great Soul Rockers that they are.
Jake M. gave it an8:
Took me a while to to get into it; but after quite a few listens I hear the simple beauty and fun of these songs. No great songs, many good ones, and maybe only one bad one (Welcome to the Occupation)
Jason B. gave it a10:
Their first album had several good songs. But this one has an overall structural and artistic integrity that the first one lacked. It's heavier on the drums and bass and generally has a more melancholly feel. This is a really compelling, really excellent album. These guys are artists in the truest sense.
Spencer C. gave it a10:
solid follow up. sure, it's a bit hard to listen to at first but it grows on you if you were a fan of robbers and cowards, check it out.
Chris H. gave it a2:
I normally don't make hyperbolic statements such as this, but the reviewers above aren't going far enough to warn the listener how egregious this album is and how much distance you should put between yourself and it. Loyalty to Loyalty barely passes as music. It is completely unfocused, amateur, underdone, half-baked schlock! The singing is amelodic and the songwriting is completely lacking any discernible structure. I honestly cannot believe that this abysmal, shameful, unforgivable, reprehensible pile of sounds was actually recorded, mixed, mastered, and released. In total sincerity: this insulting piece of detritus must be buried under the earth and never be spoken of again if we believe at all in humanity. Absolutely wretched!
Matthew A. gave it an8:
It took me about a week to get past the production, but once I adjusted, this album has been in my earphones nonstop. It is a different in sound from last album; less sparce, cleaner, less obvious hooks even. But the songwriting is solid, and while I wouldn't classify it as a pop album, the songs have been in my head when I wake every morning. Love it.
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