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The debut album for the Bristol, England experimental music duo.
| LABEL: | ATP |
| RELEASE DATE: | 18 March 2008 |
| DISCS: | 1 disc |
| GENRE(S): | Rock, Experimental |
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The average user rating for this album is 6.0 (out of 10) based on 51 User Votes
Note: User votes are NOT included in the Metascore calculation.
James T. gave it a0:
Lol u know getting a good critic score is worthless when this shit gets a 8/10 and rap gets like uber popularity lmao sad times we live in.
Zac C. gave it a10:
As of June, this tops all the 2008 albums I've heard. Drones to rival Steve Reich and Brian Eno. Hypnotic minimalism that never gets boring, but rather adds and builds at the exact right moment to keep it from becoming dull and tedious. The vocals, screams subdued by static, are almost inaudible and incomprehensible, and are just that much more magical for it. Each songs flows into the next perfectly, keeping the beautiful glitchy rhythm constant. (I really love this album, but DAMN do I feel like a pretentious hipster for liking it this much.)
Anthony O. gave it a9:
This album is neither straight up noise (it is not as exploratory or varied as anything "noise" these days) but uses techno's approach of actual rhythm and tempo to convey its sense of immediacy. The album as a piece varies enough among its 6 tracks to provide a great listening experience. If you're not expecting Set Fire to Flames or Yellow Swans and take the album for what it is, it's quite a great disc.
Robert A. gave it an8:
Really good album. Some people might get turned off by how it is..but the ones that stick with it and listen and enjoy it..those are the ones that will like it. lol i'm totally wasting your time..stop reading my review..i like the album..Sweet Love For Planet Earth makes this album for me. It is just a brilliant piece of work..if you listen to just one song by Fuck Buttons it should be that one.
Remington Steel gave it a2:
This is just another collection of talentless hack-hipsters. this "band" will forgotten sooner than you can see fleet foxes.
Tom W. gave it a9:
Fantastic album. It's repetitive but gets stuck in your head and is a joy to listen to. Listen to Bright Tommorow from the album to see what I mean. Also the screaming makes it better. It sounds awesome especially at the end of bright tommorow.
t w gave it a10:
The term "simplistic" should not have such pejorative connotations. song writing has nothing to do with this kind of music: this stuff is pseudo-generative, focusing on the struggle and tension of sound and song craft rather than the clarity of the finished product. be patient, play it loud, play it frequently, maybe invest in some decent headphones. this record will not convert non-noise-nicks, (and will likely repel skeptics even further) but those sweet-toothin' for brash sonics might find this record as a revelation. its really daring, intense records like these that get the ire up on both sides of the dividing line. i, myself, fly the "fuck" flag high. if you're one of the many people saying you can make a record this good in your sleep (or whatever euphemism you favor when degrading music you refuse to approach, grapple, or challenge yourself with) then i say: go make it! someone might enjoy it!

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