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- Summary: The seventh LP for the Sean O'Hagan-led indie-pop band features backing vocals from the late Mary Hansen (Stereolab) and does away with drums on all but a handful of tunes.
- Record Label: Drag City
- Genre(s): Indie, Pop
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Positive: 7 out of 13
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Mixed: 6 out of 13
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Negative: 0 out of 13
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MojoLess exotic perhaps than the West Coast, Brazilian, German and Franco-Italian musical forays of the past, but even more remarkably musical, intriguingly textured and affecting. [Nov 2003, p.130]
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Beet, Maize & Corn is a dramatic reinvention of the High Llamas.
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The album never shifts into angular or faster textures but maintains its overall coasting level with clarity, precision and charm.
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MagnetThere are interesting little moments along the way that might lead to subtle adjustments in course. [#61, p.98]
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The WireWhile the album is pleasant, it takes a long time to open up. And once opened, it's nice, but hardly revolutionary. [#236, p.61]
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You don't often come across a modern album that sounds so damn old.
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Beet, Maize and Corn is way too mellow, sounding something like immaculately crafted retro elevator music.
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Positive: 7 out of 7
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Mixed: 0 out of 7
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Negative: 0 out of 7
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stingrayNov 10, 2003Beautiful.
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Jon-ErickSJan 25, 2005
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FreddyFenderNov 26, 2003
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brentkNov 27, 2003
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ElizabethRJan 17, 2004Gorgeous and warm, it puts me in a happy mellow mood. Just buy it and see for yourself!
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EchoDenverNov 10, 2003
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MattyMApr 8, 2004
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