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Spin

Only later do you realize the cotton candy you've been enjoying is wrapped around a dildo. [Nov 2004, p.118]

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.

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Playlouder

A worthy endeavour from one of the most important bands alive.

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Mojo

Gibb's voice--not to mention his lyrical outlook--is endearingly astringent. [Aug 2004, p.98]

Under The Radar

Perverted or not, the lyrics are hardly noticeable when used in such a beautiful melodic context. [#8, p.110]

Entertainment Weekly

Portrays a conflicted inner life of sexuality and spirituality that would make Mel Gibson cringe. [24 Dec 2004, p.66]

Stylus Magazine

A more straightforwardly uplifting listen.

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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]

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.

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All Music Guide

There's a newfound sense of poignancy that overrides much of Mississauga's patchwork nihilism.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Uncut

Occasionally, the sunniness and repetition of the songs can be exhausting, despite the provocative semiotic games Gibb is playing. [Aug 2004, p.100]

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.

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Alternative Press

The songs last twice as long as they should. [Dec 2004, p.152]

Q Magazine

Gibb's style is frustratingly monotonic. [Sep 2004, p.119]

What Our Users Said

The average user rating for this album is 9.6 (out of 10) based on 3 User Votes

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Rudiger S gave it a10:
It's very good.

Joe H gave it a10:
I'm surprised by the low critic scores. It took me a while to get this album, but after playing a few tracks on my radio show I wanted it. I can't compare it to their debut album, as I have not heard it, but this album is pop bliss. I smile and sing when I play this CD. I would not allow myself to write something so cheesy for any other band that I like right now. I believe in the good of the Hiddren Cameras.

suso l gave it a 9:
fantástico!! un disco lleno de hits... y de buen rollo!!

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