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MojoJul 12, 2011They've fleshed out the colourful sketches that make up the bulk of their last album. [Feb 2011, p.96]
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Q MagazineJul 12, 2011The music is let down by clunky lyrics. [Feb 2011]
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Jul 12, 2011Whatever the case, those years out of the spotlight have served TPF well: every second of Buffalo is wrought and layered with artisan care, and if ever you were looking for a record to banish the winter, this could be it.
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Jul 12, 2011This album then is in no way spectacular or ostentatious, but partly because of this there are almost no moments at which it falls flat; and if anything marks out an LP as being not just good, but very good, as well as stepping it away from being a mere collection of songs, it's an excellently crafted and cohesive consistency.
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Jul 12, 2011Songwriting this good doesn't come along often.
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Jul 12, 2011At its best, it has a radiant, marvellous sound.
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Jul 12, 2011Each to their own. For me, there's nothing here not to like, but even less to love.
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Jul 12, 2011Samuel Flynn Scott's vocals often come across as nondescript but aim to be familiar rather than remarkable, suiting the sense of easy immediacy here -- the appeal of being what you expect.
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Jul 12, 2011Not a bad album by any means, Buffalo simply isn't a good album: a couple of decent tracks present themselves but it doesn't feel like a 45-minute investment.
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Jul 12, 2011This isn't quite there yet for The Phoenix Foundation; there remains the nag that they haven't quite satisfied the need for more infectious hooks, although to their credit efforts have clearly been made.
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Jul 12, 2011Until they're discovered by a big primetime television programme--and that day will surely come--those who know can rest assured that Buffalo is another strong entry in their impressive catalogue.
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Jul 12, 2011Ultimately, what Buffalo lacks is any sort of variation between the tracks, particularly when it comes to pacing, which only alternates between the slow and soft and mid-tempo trots. This does make for an even listen, but that also means there's a lack of any real emotional highlights.