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Its third and most ambitious release. 'Asleep' is notable for its beefed-up instrumentation and an overall darker tone than its predecessors.
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The problem with Asleep at Heaven's Gate is that the second half isn't nearly as strong as the first.
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SpinThis Oakland quartet teams with Yo Ma Tengo producer Roger Moutenot to create a make-or-break manifesto that often trumps indie rock's big-leaguers. [Oct 2007, p.110]
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The quartet has continued down the big, dreamy path, but this time, it's made things longer and denser, and as a result, Asleep At Heaven's Gate ends up feeling more sluggish than it should.
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Asleep at Heaven's Gate now continues that same kind of expert carnival of noise, even as its songs are longer (six of the 12 creep over five minutes) and flirt with jam-band explorations. Oddly, though, it feels like a step back.
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Under The RadarDespite not being Rogue Wave's best album, it's still a lot better than what the average band produces. [Summer 2007, p.77]
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It's the songs that are swollen, and Rogue Wave will likely remain a moderately successful act whose new album is slept on because its floral solidity isn’t enough to hold up the heft of its length.
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Similarities in vocals will mean that Lazy Shins Comparisons are inevitable, but when Rogue Wave break out of the confines of indie-by-association they prove they are a fine band indeed.
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The Oakland quartet, now on Jack Johnson's Brushfire imprint, has a greater sense of urgency, sharper edges, and a more mature sound overall.
User score distribution:
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Positive: 15 out of 20
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Mixed: 3 out of 20
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Negative: 2 out of 20
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VincentH.Dec 3, 2007
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ThomT.Nov 2, 2007
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JoseG.Oct 17, 2007This one's a grower, well for me it was at least. After several listens now, this has become one of my favorite albums of the past few months.