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This is the third album for the group led by Mark Kozelek, who also wrote and produced the album.
| LABEL: | Caldo Verde |
| RELEASE DATE: | 01 April 2008 |
| DISCS: | 2 disc |
| GENRE(S): | Rock, Indie |
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The average user rating for this album is 8.8 (out of 10) based on 25 User Votes
Note: User votes are NOT included in the Metascore calculation.
Mike E. gave it a6:
After the perfection of Ghosts of the Great Highway, Tiny Cities was a letdown, but this is just...kinda vanilla. Am I hearing the same album as everyone else? After 6 listens, only the second half is starting to grow on me. Of course this album is better than almost anything else out there these days, but the melodies just aren't there this time around. I guess anything's disappointing after Ghosts.
Guy H. gave it a9:
Ah, the wonderful 'April'. This reminds me of the RHP album Old Ramon more than the Sun Kil Moon debut - which is to say it is an intense, sprawling album that requires several listens before you can begin to fully appreciate it as a whole. 'Ghosts' had a lightness of touch and the songs for the most part were more concise - I miss that and have to admit I was expecting Mark to continue in that direction. However, now that I've lived with 'April' for 2 weeks I can barely find fault with it. 'Heron Blue', 'Bilbao' and the heart wrenching (even by Mark's standards so that is saying something!) 'Blue Orchids' are just perfect. Will Oldham pops in to sing on a few tracks and as you'd expect it is a perfect vocal marriage - and adds some welcome variety. Don't believe me - listen to Mark's solo version of 'Like a River' on the second disc and try not add in Will's backing vocals - it sounds naked without them. A contendor for best of the year and one to file alongside the triumphant return of Amercan Music Club (The Golden Age).
E H gave it a10:
Wonderful album...rich, deep, not disparate sounding, but varied and adventurous enough to keep interest throughout. What it lacks in the diversity of sound of the previous GOTGH album it makes up for in sheer beauty.
Harold S. gave it a10:
This is an amazing album.
Johan S. gave it a10:
Masterpiece in the crapworld of Rock 'n Roll these days!
Andy S. gave it a10:
This is a masterpiece from Mark and co. The opening song takes flight and never lands. The band hits a constant groove and the vocals have never been better
Art F. gave it a10:
Such heartbreaking beauty. Just blows me away.
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