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Sep 28, 2011It's almost fate that they've chosen to reveal themselves to me with what is their best work to date, and also one of the most remarkable albums of this year.
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Sep 28, 2011The London quintet have raised their game, with something a whole lot more classy, salvaging them from the landfill indie chute.
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Dec 1, 2011Mixing classic rampant riffs and exploring newer matured sounds, Moss and Co. have crafted another hearty album that should satisfy even the hungriest of followers.
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Nov 23, 2011Despite having many strong songs and a more focused approach, the Duke Spirit's third album is also their most uneven.
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Sep 28, 2011Maybe they're just too solid, too classic, too... lacking in danger, but Bruiser proves they're still putting up a hell of a fight.
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Sep 28, 2011There is plenty here to admire, leaving the feeling that this is an album to grow to love.
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Oct 26, 2011If Bruiser's more straightforward rock turns mostly disappoint (one notable exception: the late-game adrenaline shot "Everybody's Under Your Spell"), the album does find the band showcasing its dynamic range in new and intriguing ways.
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Jan 17, 2012Just an okay record.
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Jan 13, 2012Bruiser is an entrancing album from start to finish and a promising peek into what The Duke Spirit's future holds.
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Alternative PressDec 14, 2011Bruiser is at its best when its tempos are insistent. [Apr 2011, p.114]
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Sep 28, 2011The Duke Spirit still sound like The Duke Spirit.
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Sep 28, 2011It's certainly not a bad album, and pleasing enough while it plays, but it has no standout moment that demands further listening.
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Nov 29, 2011As it is, Bruiser is an album with some promise, but not much.