By The Hedge - Minks
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  • Summary: Captured Tracks releases the New York-based indie band's debut full-length album following positive reactions and comparisons to The Cure on the group's previously released singles.

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  1. Positive: 12 out of 15
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 15
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  1. Uncut
    Feb 8, 2011
    80
    They stand out because they combine some very familiar elements with more style and grace than their peers. [Feb 2011, p.94]
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  2. The New York Times
    Feb 11, 2011
    80
    The sound is focused, thick, lovely.
  3. CMJ
    Feb 4, 2011
    80
    A passive 12 song set that toes the line between nostalgic sadness and bright optimism with remarkable ease.
  4. PopMatters
    Mar 28, 2011
    60
    In the end, By the Hedge is the work of a band trying to discover itself: Maybe Minks aren't quite sure who they are or where they're going yet, but at least their solid first effort suggests there's more than enough reason to keep following them to find out what'll happen with them.

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