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8.6

Universal acclaim- based on 7 Ratings

  • Summary: The third full-length release for the British alternative rock band was recorded in 12 days with producer David Wrench.
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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 12 out of 17
  2. Negative: 0 out of 17
  1. Jan 6, 2017
    80
    Clear Shot, the Brighton, UK band’s third LP, brims with catchy melodies and straightforward performances--only the richly layered production really betrays any overt psychedelic influence.
  2. Oct 26, 2016
    80
    Earlier generations of psych fans had the Grateful Dead and Pink Floyd to worship and pursue on tour. Now, three albums in, TOY could become this generation’s long-haired psychedelic heroes to follow around in VW campers.
  3. Mojo
    Oct 28, 2016
    80
    While they haven't suddenly become a different proposition, they are exploring structure and metre. [Dec 2016, p.88]
  4. Uncut
    Oct 25, 2016
    70
    On their third album, this Brighton via London quintet seem to have finally harnessed their Krautrock pulses, shoegazy guitars and MBV distortion to some decent songs. [Dec 2016, p.38]
  5. Nov 14, 2016
    70
    Even if it does cover too much ground, Clear Shot is another fine effort from a talented band who tend to get caught adrift in their own ways.
  6. Nov 1, 2016
    60
    All in all, it’s a melodic, sprawling record to wig-out to; and one that means that Clear Shot hits the mark indeed.
  7. Dec 13, 2016
    50
    Clear Shot makes few indentations and leaves few fingerprints behind; any temporary effect it had on your mood can be quickly wiped away and replaced by whatever music you choose to listen to next.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 2 out of 2
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 2
  3. Negative: 0 out of 2
  1. Nov 6, 2016
    9
    Further enhancing their sound and further delving into their own world, TOY prove that they are not only here to stay, but also that they areFurther enhancing their sound and further delving into their own world, TOY prove that they are not only here to stay, but also that they are one of the household names you come back to again and again for years to come. Expand
  2. Nov 14, 2016
    8
    Do not lose sight of this music band. Without being a disc of 10, they begin to climb. Simple and straightforward, you end up listening to itDo not lose sight of this music band. Without being a disc of 10, they begin to climb. Simple and straightforward, you end up listening to it several times. At least two songs will be in my compilation this year 2016. Expand