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Aug 19, 2013Ultimately, this is a strong debut from a band with a sound worth exploring more.
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May 7, 2013Brightest Darkest Day succeeds by finding the right balance between its two members.
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Apr 30, 2013Mid-album burners aside, Brightest Darkest Day is a strong debut, especially coming from artists with established musical pasts.
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Apr 30, 2013Given enough time, these experienced musicians should be able to pare things down to these more focused moments, finding the right songs to drape with their ultra stylized vision.
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Apr 30, 2013This is a pop record, and a great one at that. Hints of Elastica, Veruca, Republica, even Neko Case (isten to the country-inspired refrain on That Ain't Right) pepper this satisfying debut.
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Apr 30, 2013Though Brightest Darkest Day isn’t a world-changer, you have to admire this pair’s indisputable dynamism.