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Q MagazineJul 10, 2013Between The Walls is a fascinating insight into the creative process that crackles electrically between Taylor, John Coxon, Charles Hayward, and Pat Thomas. [Aug 2013, p.93]
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Jul 16, 2013Between the Walls sounds significantly more prepared than both prior outings, its many synth, organ, drum, and guitar textures more attentively placed.
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UncutJul 10, 2013Tracks vary in emotional and sonic tone, sources, instrumentation and complexity. [Aug 2013, p.65]
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Jul 2, 2013Between the Walls is an album about process and unless you were there, you’ll never understand or appreciate it like the four principals. But, as is, it’s still an enjoyable listen and an admirable project, and one that will continue to draw curiosity, even without Charles Hayword.
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Jul 1, 2013Between The Walls is wonderfully unhinged; it just still needs a little more structure.
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Jul 1, 2013At times, Between the Walls is a frustrating album, but more often than not, the risks About Group take pay off in expressive, rewarding music.
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Jul 1, 2013For those prepared to take the rough with the smooth, there are many moments of exquisite beauty to enjoy on this record.
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MojoJul 10, 2013Their refusal to accept stylistic boundaries when playing songs works well here. But balancing structure and freedom can be like trying to square the circle, and when you record quickly to preserve spontaneity, not everything will be successful. [Aug 2013, p.91]
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Jul 1, 2013On Between the Walls, About Group continue to explore the space between free collective improvisation and Alexis Taylor's songs.
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Aug 19, 2013Between the Walls is not without its moments. Cleanly recorded and mixed, it serves as a nice palate-cleanser between courses of alt. Americana, folk, and neo-new wave.
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The WireJul 3, 2013On paper, it's a strange fit. On record, too. [Jul 2013, p.52]