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8.7

Universal acclaim- based on 6 Ratings

  • Summary: The fifth full-length release for the five-piece experimental band was funded in part by a Kickstarter campaign.
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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 16 out of 18
  2. Negative: 0 out of 18
  1. Nov 8, 2012
    80
    Much of Cobra Juicy finds itself operating more on the sensitive side of their distinct weirdness, with the album sporting some of the bands gentlest, breeziest, and most romantic sounding tracks yet.
  2. Oct 22, 2012
    80
    While Eating Us and their various solo pursuits found them sticking their necks out into the world at large, Cobra Juicy proves that their self-imposed isolation once again yields the best results.
  3. Oct 26, 2012
    76
    This might be BMSR's most accessible effort, but if you couldn't get past the vocoder and voodoo before, it's unlikely that you will now.
  4. Magnet
    Oct 17, 2012
    70
    There is still pullback, and delicate, melodic music seeps in, sounding like (synthetic) waves crashing on a (glass) beach. [No. 92, p.52]
  5. Oct 24, 2012
    70
    It's the Black Moth Super Rainbow recording we've been waiting for: unchecked and as wonky as ever, but with just enough structure to give it a lasting impact.
  6. 70
    Cobra Juicy employs a richly flourished amount of instruments and sounds that are catchy and full of life.
  7. Oct 30, 2012
    40
    We're treated to a blissful numbness, which is perfect for those who came here for the whacked out waveforms.

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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. Apr 6, 2013
    9
    Well, it is a pretty good album, not their best, but a steady, dream-like and inventive one. Windshield Smasher is still my favorite song offWell, it is a pretty good album, not their best, but a steady, dream-like and inventive one. Windshield Smasher is still my favorite song off Cobra Juicy. Collapse
  2. Dec 20, 2012
    7
    black moth super rainbow know what they