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Built On Squares - Starlight Mints
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79 out of 100

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9.8 out of 10

Universal acclaim- based on 5 Ratings

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  • Summary: Another somewhat strange indie-pop band from Oklahoma (Flaming Lips, anyone?), the Starlight Mints return with 11 catchy new tunes on this sophomore release.

Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 7 out of 9
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 9
  3. Negative: 0 out of 9
  1. Spin
    100
    Mix[es] xylophones, spaghetti-Western trumpets, and quirky trick guitars to sweeping effect. [Jun 2003, p.109]
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  2. Delusions of Adequacy
    90
    Built On Squares is a refreshing slice of musical Valhalla.
  3. All Music Guide
    60
    The Starlight Mints weren't excessively ambitious in the studio and the coolness of Built on Squares makes for a pleasant listen while capturing a band in the making.

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  1. Positive: 5 out of 5
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 5
  3. Negative: 0 out of 5
  1. CoreyD
    10
    Amazing Band
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  2. Jill
    10
    Fun as hell.
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  3. ZachH
    10
    Incredible album. I don't know how it could be rated so low by All Music Guide. I love it.
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