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Bem-Vinda Vontade
Generally favorable reviews
Based on 17 critic reviews
How did we calculate this?
Based on 5 votes
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Album Info
Label: Bubble Core / Fat Cat
Release Date: 03 May 2005
Discs: 1 disc
Genre(s): Indie, Rock
Summary
Adam Pierce's fifth Mice Parade album adds a greatly increased vocal presence (by Pierce, Ikuko Harada and Mum's Kristin Anna Valtysdottir) to his tropicalia-infused post-rock.
Also By This Artist: Mice Parade Obrigado Saudade
Also On The Web: Mice Parade @ Bubble Core
What The Critics Said
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...
The Wire
A complex and challenging listen. [#257, p.61]
Magnet
Sparkles with glittering innovations. [#68, p.102]
Almost Cool
It's a melodic, pop album that doesn't pay attention to any typical structures or formulas, and Adam Pierce has pulled off another winner.
Read Full Review >musicOMH.com
Adam Pierce has concocted a cogitative brew, a fountain of trills 'n' thrills, that has the noisy echo of '80s New York noise bands, glimpses of the Fusion and Latin flair that transfixes the likes of Fila Brasilia and Jimpster, and the gossamery drift of Scandinavian techno-pop.
Read Full Review >PopMatters
Although finely tuned and well orchestrated, the album never panders by creating an artificial sense of drama or relying on familiar rock tropes.
Read Full Review >The Onion (A.V. Club)
Continues the Brasilia bent of last year's Obrigado Saudade, enjoying the freedom of stumbling beats and washes of warm sound.
Read Full Review >Urb
Pierce has broken down another barrier between elusive genius and sheer pleasure. [Jun 2005, p.79]
Splendid
There's a feeling of constant evolution over the course of any given track; subtle changes in swing, intonation and attack let you in on the secret that this is no automaton, but a living, breathing entity that's being brought into existence.
Read Full Review >Junkmedia
Mice Parade is an original, hovering over multiple traditions without disturbing any of them.
Read Full Review >Tiny Mix Tapes
Pierce sinks his heart into his music, and while that may not manifest in impassioned yelping or big rock riffs, the exquisiteness of his playing and songcraft make it apparent.
Read Full Review >Mojo
Richly textured percussion, thrumming nylon-string guitars, discreet electronics and sundry guest vocalists. [Jul 2005, p.105]
No Ripcord
Rather than the nostalgic, distant wistfulness of last year’s work, Bem-vinda is much more open, and while there are complex rhythms and arrangements in abundance, none of this gets in the way of some eminently hummable tunes.
Read Full Review >Pitchfork
So much of Bem-Vinda Vontade sounds so nice, with guitar and drum textures as lovely as anything the band has attempted. But the singing seems tacked on and the music suffers, resulting in Mice Parade's least consistent album.
Read Full Review >Paste Magazine
Pierce could still use lessons from Stereolab or Aloha on how to shape textures into songs. [Aug/Sep 2005, p.133]
Under The Radar
His more expansive numbers could benefit from even further collaboration. [#10, p.116]
Alternative Press
For the wide-awake, it's a crashing bore. [Aug 2005, p.164]
What Our Users Said
The average user rating for this album is 8.8 (out of 10) based on 5 User Votes
Note: User votes are NOT included in the Metascore calculation.
Scott T gave it a9:
It's Pierce's drumming that takes this stylistic blend into repeated listening territory. A unique indie rock album that will hopefully garner the airplay it deserves.
Cody P gave it a9:
One of the best of the year. An enjoyable listen through and through.
Mark D gave it a9:
Only on my fourth complete listen yet am already hooked. Unfortunately this is my first listen to the band but after hearing this album I am to remedy that situation at the earliest possible opportunity. If you are on the lookout for something a little different yet expressing itself eloquently then look no further. An album that oozes whether the volume dial is on a relaxed low or an energy filled cranked up setting.
