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Black Forest - Pale Young Gentlemen
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81 out of 100

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9.1 out of 10

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  • Summary: This is the sophomore album for the indie-rock band from Madison, Wisconsin.

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  1. Positive: 9 out of 9
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 9
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  1. Sputnikmusic
    90
    Good music that works, effortlessly, and is even easier to love.
  2. cokemachineglow
    80
    Here, as on their last effort, probably the most well fitted referent is Andrew Bird, but Forest flattens the jubilant hop of Pale Young Gentlemen into a cluster of songs much darker and more expansive.
  3. No Ripcord
    80
    Those looking for a sombre accompaniment for the wintry evenings ahead could do a hell of a lot worse than pick up this superb record.

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  1. m_elders
    8
    This is a great album, but I felt like it lacked the energy of the first album by the same band. The songs are longer than the first album, and they're less varied, leaving you almost bored at times. There are still fantastic songs on this album, and it's worth listening to, but if you haven't heard the first one then do yourself a favor and get that one first.… Expand
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