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76

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7.8

Generally favorable reviews- based on 6 Ratings

  • Summary: The debut full-length studio release for the band formed by Dan Boeckner, Devojka, and Sam Brown was produced by Holy Fuck's Graham Walsh.
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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 5 out of 6
  2. Negative: 0 out of 6
  1. May 24, 2016
    80
    Despite references to hard drugs and depression, Boeckner’s songwriting betrays an unconventional joyfulness, marked more by the relief between emotional peaks and valleys than by its strict verse-chorus-verse structures. In fact, in my opinion, this is the first project of his that measures favorably against the solo work of his more cultishly-beloved bandmate and rival.
  2. Apr 1, 2016
    80
    Packed with tight hooks, this record adds plenty of new songs to Operators' repertoire that are sure to keep the crowds dancing late into the night.
  3. Apr 1, 2016
    75
    Unsurprisingly, Blue Wave, the band’s first proper LP, sounds both old and new at once.
  4. May 4, 2016
    75
    Boeckner's melodies are precise and the choruses show moments of bright clarity cutting through the foggy verses: not unlike fleeing a bleak reality to find asylum in a dream. He hasn't sounded this committed and angry since leading Atlas Strategic a decade and a half ago.
  5. Apr 1, 2016
    62
    Blue Wave is not about moving forward, but using the past works of artists to create something fun and mildly pleasurable.
  6. Apr 1, 2016
    60
    Blue Wave fails to clarify what kind of band Operators truly is. Are they post-punk rabble-rousers? A modern pop band hiding behind retro synths? A gritty indie rock trio? Of course, they're all of the above, with Boeckner happily shape-shifting in between.
Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 1 out of 2
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 2
  3. Negative: 1 out of 2
  1. Apr 7, 2016
    10
    Give this multiple listens to hear the ingenious use of the analog synths and the raw drums. There is so much going on this album. This isGive this multiple listens to hear the ingenious use of the analog synths and the raw drums. There is so much going on this album. This is refreshing and highly entertaining. Can not stop listening to it. Best album so far this year. Any fan of great 80s music should appreciate. Expand
  2. Nov 18, 2017
    0
    I didn't listen this album. I saw that the album has 10.0 user score and i want to fall ıt lol maybe the album is good but i don't care itI didn't listen this album. I saw that the album has 10.0 user score and i want to fall ıt lol maybe the album is good but i don't care it must under the 10.0 user score lol Expand