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- Summary: The San Francisco-based psych-rock solo artist returns with a third full-length.
- Record Label: Sub Pop
- Genre(s): Indie, Rock
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Score distribution:
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Positive: 17 out of 19
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Mixed: 2 out of 19
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Negative: 0 out of 19
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It is quite possibly Stoltz's best work ever, and certainly one of the landmark releases of 2006.
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Entertainment WeeklyRetro lo-fi pop-rock, dressed in pounded parlor-room piano chords and psych-folk filigree. [10 Feb 2006, p.134]
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Below The Branches is, maybe, the first perfect summertime album, absolutely brimming with brightness and charm.
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Rates among the best releases of early 2006.
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A wonderful pop record.
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The New York TimesIn concise, perpetually tuneful songs, his voice echoes the slouchy charm of the Kinks' Ray Davies, while the sun-dazed reverberations of the Beach Boys meet the music-hall bounce of the Beatles. [6 Feb 2006]
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Stoltz's musicianship and songwriting are engaging and technically inspired while remaining loose and comfortable. It's just there are too many obvious references.
Score distribution:
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Positive: 4 out of 4
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Mixed: 0 out of 4
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Negative: 0 out of 4
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KyleZMay 11, 2007I saw Stoltz live opening for the Raconteurs last July. I have been listening to this album ever since.
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thadwFeb 26, 2006one of 2006 best!
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ThidwickBigheartedmooseMay 9, 2006wobbly singing, gorgeous melodies, sloppy production, beautiful harmonies, everything you want in a record!
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AllawahFMar 12, 2006
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