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Sep 25, 2013Ultimately, with Brass, the Royal Bangs have tested their musical mettle and created a possible future classic to be appreciated for years to come.
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Sep 25, 2013Aside from a few inconsistencies, the change in sound is quite revitalizing and proves that there is more to Royal Bangs than a serious case of musical ADD.
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MagnetOct 18, 2013Bras finds the Knoxville, Tenn., trio scaling back the noise in favor of tuneful, even sweet performances. [No. 103, p.60]
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Nov 4, 2013For better or worse, throughout Brass there isn’t a concomitant musical sense of committing to an identity.
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Sep 25, 2013There’s no doubt that Royal Bangs are fully capable of splicing a broader set of influences into their quixotic mix, and Brass offers several great glimpses into a sonic evolution in progress. It’s just a shame that the metamorphosis isn’t quite complete.
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Sep 25, 2013It’s a logical extension of their earlier work that’s easier on the ears without watering down the inherent craftiness of the vibe or, even worse, selling out.
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Sep 25, 2013Brass is certainly an easier record to wrap your mind around than Flux Outside. But, with one too many good-not-great melodies and that nagging sense that these guys are holding something back, it's also a whole lot less likely to get itself lodged in your skull.
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Oct 18, 2013Royal Bangs have slid from the noisy toe-tappers of earlier records to a brighter pastiche of styles heard on their fourth album.