By-the-Numbers
by The Postmarks
The second full-length album for the Florida indie-pop band features cover songs by a variety of artists including Nancy Sinatra, Bob Marley, David Bowie, The Ramones, The Jesus & Mary Chain, and The Pointer Sisters.
| LABEL: |
Unfiltered |
| RELEASE DATE: |
11 November 2008 |
| DISCS: |
1 disc |
| GENRE(S): |
Rock, Indie, Pop |
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74
Pitchfork
By-the-Numbers probably wouldn't have ever been played much on the radio in the past couple of decades, and its mood is more relaxing than fun, but it's a lovely set of covers that sound like they could've been originals
70
Spin
Gimmicky yet compelling, the delicate second album by Miami's Postmarks presents 11 numerically titled covers in ascending order, plus Sesame Street's cute 'Pinball Number Count.'
70
Under The Radar
Many of the tracks are stamped with a heavy-eyed autumnal charm. [Year End 2008]
70
PopMatters
Not much of a surprise, the atmosphere is mostly the same on By-the-Numbers. Surprisingly, this leads to some revelation.
70
All Music Guide
Apart from a couple fumbles, By-the-Numbers turns out to be a successfully executed concept and a very pleasant listen.
67
The Onion (A.V. Club)
The group's devotion to the homemade-symphonic bears fruit a few times, most notably with the Bond theme 'You Only Live Twice' and a nicely kitschy instrumental version of The Ventures' 'Slaughter On Tenth Avenue.'
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