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- Artist(s): Alex John Hall, Emil Amos, Zak Riles
- Summary: The sixth full-length release for the Portland, Oregon post-rock band was self-produced.
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- Record Label: Temporary Residence
- Genre(s): Pop/Rock, Alternative/Indie Rock, Post-Rock, Experimental Rock, Neo-Psychedelia
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Positive: 6 out of 8
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Mixed: 2 out of 8
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Negative: 0 out of 8
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MojoFeb 24, 2017Its depth makes this their most satisfyingly sensual work to date. [Apr 2017, p.99]
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Feb 22, 2017Not only is Chalice Hymnal well worth the wait, it makes it even harder to choose which album is the pinnacle of Grails' ever-fascinating discography.
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Feb 22, 2017Chalice Hymnal travels extensively across its eleven songs, yet it also becomes a contained cycle.
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Feb 22, 2017Chalice Hymnal is Grails’ kinkiest record to date but that doesn’t mean there ain’t an underlying poignant melancholy to their chameleonic offerings, just like that sadness behind the eyes of the man who’s been carnally distracted from fixing the kitchen appliance.
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Feb 27, 2017On Chalice Hymnal, they’ve added another solid story to their growing skyscraper.
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Feb 22, 2017Chalice Hymnal drifts a lot and while every song is distinguished, too often shorter tracks don’t feel as fully developed as their longer brethren.
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The WireJun 2, 2017As per usual, Grails prove frustratingly difficult to love or hate. [Apr 2017, p.60]
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Positive: 1 out of 1
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Mixed: 0 out of 1
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Negative: 0 out of 1
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Feb 27, 2017
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