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Shots
by Ladyhawk
This is the debut album for the Canadian indie rock quartet from Vancouver.
| LABEL: |
Jagjaguwar |
| RELEASE DATE: |
04 March 2008 |
| DISCS: |
1 disc |
| GENRE(S): |
Rock, Indie |
All critic scores are converted to a 100-point scale. If a critic does not indicate a score, we assign a score based on the general impression given by the text of the review. Learn more...
80
Mojo
Brevity obviously suits them as the results are both evocative and sublime. [May 2008, p.111]
80
No Ripcord
So while Jagjaguwar may well release a below par record in 2008, Shots is not that record.
75
Prefix Magazine
While Driedeger and company still have a ways to go in crafting a distinct sound and generally tightening their writing (especially the lyrics), they're well on their way.
70
Under The Radar
Shots is more of what they do best, a guitarophile's mellow menagerie. [Spring 2008, p.83]
70
Spin
It's a winning rethink, salvaging the best bits of a musical style that's too easily missed. [Apr 2008, p.100]
70
Tiny Mix Tapes
Shots isn’t a perfect record by any means.... However, by the time the epic closer “Ghost Blues” enters its nasty twin-guitar breakdown, you’ll want to pour yourself another drink and hit Shots’ high points anyway.
62
Filter
While Shots never delivers on its promotional material's promise of ushering in an uninhibited Bacchanalis, it doesn't crash either. [Winter 2008, p.96]
62
Pitchfork
After the surprising opening salvo, however, Shots clumsily bogs down in its desire to be big and rocking, even though any time Ladyhawk can be bothered to push the tempo.
60
All Music Guide
Ladyhawk just aren't memorable enough to stick in the mind as they could.
60
Dusted Magazine
There's enough to enjoy here in the murky atmospherics and occasional surges of melody, but Shots can’t be the Ladyhawk album fans were hoping for.
60
PopMatters
It is not all this good on Shots, but when it is, Ladyhawk show they can stand with most any rock band going today.
60
Uncut
To say Ladyhawk offer a pretty straightforward rock trip make them sound unadventurous, which they probably are, but also doesn't really do justice to the sheer head-nodding, play-loud-and-prosper enjoymenet this offers. [May 2008, p.102]
60
Paste Magazine
The band gets bogged down far too often with a slow-verse-then-guitar-solo model, making Shots a nice overall listen but not much more.
The average user rating for this album is 7.5 (out of 10) based on 4 User Votes
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