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Mississauga Goddam
by The Hidden Cameras
This is the sophomore LP (third, if you count their debut demo collection) for the Toronto band led by Joel Gibb.
| LABEL: |
Rough Trade / Sanctuary |
| RELEASE DATE: |
12 October 2004 |
| DISCS: |
1 disc |
| GENRE(S): |
Indie, Rock |
NOTES: UK release 12 July 2004.
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83
Spin
Only later do you realize the cotton candy you've been enjoying is wrapped around a dildo. [Nov 2004, p.118]
80
The Guardian
While The Smell of Our Own sounded joyful even when wiping pee out of its eyes, there is a note of anger throughout Mississauga Goddam.
80
Playlouder
A worthy endeavour from one of the most important bands alive.
80
Mojo
Gibb's voice--not to mention his lyrical outlook--is endearingly astringent. [Aug 2004, p.98]
80
Under The Radar
Perverted or not, the lyrics are hardly noticeable when used in such a beautiful melodic context. [#8, p.110]
75
Entertainment Weekly
Portrays a conflicted inner life of sexuality and spirituality that would make Mel Gibson cringe. [24 Dec 2004, p.66]
70
Stylus Magazine
A more straightforwardly uplifting listen.
70
New Musical Express
It's frustrating, because when they quit mucking about, The Hidden Cameras have the power to produce songs that tickle your heart. [10 Jul 2004, p.49]
70
PopMatters
The clever hyper-sexuality of his lyrics mixed with the fife and glockenspiel of his glad rag arrangements makes for a fey giddiness that's altogether too rare these days.
70
All Music Guide
There's a newfound sense of poignancy that overrides much of Mississauga's patchwork nihilism.
70
Splendid
Even though Mississauga Goddamn isn't completely without flaw -- some of Gibb's lyrical and compositional choices are pretty obvious, for one thing -- it allows you, for a little while, at least, to escape from the everyday world.
70
The Onion (A.V. Club)
With Gibbs' nasal, cabaret-ready vocals drifting unobtrusively through the warm instrumental soup, most listeners could hum along happily without realizing that they're enjoying a song that celebrates soiled underwear.
70
cokemachineglow
To revise a debut with only a slightly more effective result is nevertheless disappointing for all of their fans awaiting an album as moving as their live show.
70
Uncut
Occasionally, the sunniness and repetition of the songs can be exhausting, despite the provocative semiotic games Gibb is playing. [Aug 2004, p.100]
58
Pitchfork
Despite the strength of "Music Is My Boyfriend" and lush single "The Fear Is On", I continually find myself humming songs from the debut instead.
50
Alternative Press
The songs last twice as long as they should. [Dec 2004, p.152]
40
Q Magazine
Gibb's style is frustratingly monotonic. [Sep 2004, p.119]
The average user rating for this album is 9.6 (out of 10) based on 3 User Votes
Note: User votes are NOT included in the Metascore calculation.
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