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Rendezvous
by Luna
Bryce Goggin (Phish, Pavement) produced this final album for Dean Wareham & co., who have since announced their intent to disband. It includes a new version of the song "Astronaut" from the 2003 EP 'Close Cover Before Striking.'
| LABEL: |
Jet Set |
| RELEASE DATE: |
26 October 2004 |
| DISCS: |
1 disc |
| GENRE(S): |
Indie, Rock |
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83
Entertainment Weekly
Finds the foursome sounding as warmly hypnotic as ever. [5 Nov 2004, p.80]
83
Spin
The Malibu-dreamin' sound evokes a band settling into their twilight years--relaxed, carefree, and ready for a sunset cocktail. [Nov 2004, p.118]
80
Junkmedia
Rendezvous is among the group's finest works.
80
PopMatters
In some ways, Luna doesn't radically change its sound for this album, but it does expand its palette a little and demonstrate some extra energy in the studio.
80
Splendid
Intentionally or not, it creates a sort of natural, autumnal closure -- like a gorgeous, lazy, completely uncommitted fall afternoon delivered in three- to five-minute slices.
80
Blender
The real hero is Sean Eden, whose lyrical lead guitar--a bit Harrison, a bit Morricone--makes even the silliest songs sound majestic. [Nov 2004, p.138]
80
Tiny Mix Tapes
A relaxed, tender record with enough grace, humor, and intelligence mixed at just the right moments with heady rushes of musical energy that one is left captivated.
80
Drowned In Sound
An unexpectedly outstanding and uplifting experience.
80
The Guardian
Luna still sound as if they could go on forever, making the same limited but lovely palette seem fresh.
80
Mojo
Another uniquely alluring Luna landing. [Nov 2004, p.110]
80
Paste Magazine
Ranks with Lunapark and Penthouse as one of its best. [#13, p.119]
73
Pitchfork
A worthy if not exactly earth-moving capstone to the band's career.
70
Q Magazine
Wareham is in fine, sardonic form throughout. [Nov 2004, p.130]
70
Delusions of Adequacy
Every note on the album feels intricately placed. Every word sung feels thoroughly vetted. Luna has nary a molecule of atmosphere to spare on this record.
70
The Onion (A.V. Club)
It flows far better than 2002's Romantica, but that increased fluidity, along with a couple of lead-vocal contributions from guitarist Sean Eden, still add up to what could be titled Another Solid Luna Album--thankfully no less and unsurprisingly not much more.
60
Dusted Magazine
It’s undeniably pleasurable, but dangerously close to being superficial and meaningless.
60
Under The Radar
The minor downfall of the album is a handful of songs that seem too laconic, too chilled. [#7]
60
Uncut
It moseys a little too languidly. [Nov 2004, p.114]
60
Rolling Stone
It's a fitting, if slightly sleepy, send-off.
60
All Music Guide
A string of songs that, like Luna, hints at greatness but never seems to choose the fork in the road that might take them there.
50
Stylus Magazine
The meandering songs coalesce into an uninspired mass, burying the few good moments within it.
The average user rating for this album is 9.5 (out of 10) based on 2 User Votes
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