Begone Dull Care - Junior Boys
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76 out of 100

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8.7 out of 10

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  • Summary: The third album fof the electronic duo from Canada.

Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 18 out of 25
  2. Mixed: 7 out of 25
  3. Negative: 0 out of 25
  1. No Ripcord
    100
    It’s a record that takes a little patience and a little effort but when given the proper attention it will become like that one album from when you were young that just won’t leave your iPod.
  2. Under The Radar
    80
    Album closer 'What's It's For' is the perfect come-down for an album that places Junior Boys in the pantheon of great like-minded duos such as Hall & Oates and Pet Shop Boys. [Spring 2009, p.79]
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  3. New Musical Express (NME)
    80
    The suggestion the pair have somehow increased the emotional palette of their repertoire is a red-herring, but this is still a tremendous success.
  4. The Guardian
    60
    If you've got the patience, it's worth it.

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  1. Positive: 3 out of 3
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  1. MycroftW
    9
    Different but the same as the previous albums and another winner.
  2. Baba
    8
    Although I give this album an 8, consider me disappointed. The last two Junior Boys albums were absolutely perfect. This one seems like outtakes from those two. The tunes never catch any momentum. I'm not a listener who normally demands pop hooks, but this album is virtually devoid of anything catchy. Regardless of my criticisms, its still a decent album and I'm crossing my fingers its a grower.… Expand
  3. EricC
    7
    The songs don't really progress, which hurts when they're averaging over 5 minutes long. And while they show hints of an edgier side, they never venture away from their smooth, unchallenging jams. But as a whole, it's hard not to enjoy most of this album. Minimalist electro pop is a tough mediium, and these guys come close to mastering it. They've got cool beats and cool synth melodies, and it's hard to ask for more.… Expand

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