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Classic Rock MagazineDec 6, 2013Corsicana Lemonade flips through a crateful of classic rock tropes, yet sounds spankingly "now." This extraordinary foursome just go from strength to strength. [Dec 2013, p.98]
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UncutOct 31, 2013The quartet concentrated on developing more pleasurable lines, and on well-structured songs rather than open-ended jamming. [Dec 2013, p.59]
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Nov 5, 2013Many songs here warrant praise, but those spontaneous wild riffs have sadly been sacrificed, along with a bit of singer James Petralli’s gnarled, impassioned bite.
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MojoNov 22, 2013Overall, this is pretty near perfect. [Dec 2013, p.90]
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Q MagazineNov 22, 2013A staggering, intoxicating record. [Dec 2013, p.116]
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Nov 11, 2013Like the best Black Keys songs, the band’s tracks hold up independent of their pristine production as examples of how to combine undeniable talent, a love for the past, and a personal story to create a sound that’s simultaneously throwback and unique.
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Oct 31, 2013If their previous albums were the sound of cataclysmic blasts--of unhewn matter rebounding through the cosmos trying to manifest--then Corsicana Lemonade is the sound of their universe finally taking shape.
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Oct 30, 2013By balancing their instinctive, intricate side within a tight, concise framework, White Denim have created something that’s both accessible and unorthodox.
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Oct 28, 2013The missteps on this record are rare, and the consistent growth they’ve displayed with each release is all the more impressive for a band not even 10 years old.
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Oct 28, 2013Regardless of the musical ingredients that went into this album, Corsicana Lemonade is their most down-home batch of sweet southern brew yet.
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Oct 28, 2013The first half of the album is a joy. The second half is even better.
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Oct 25, 2013The lyrics dwell on age, family and endurance, but the backporch party vibe imparts a warm glow to proceedings.
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Oct 25, 2013White Denim's trademark swampy garage rock now comes gift-wrapped with more direct songwriting and catchy choruses.
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Oct 25, 2013Corsicana Lemonade captures White Denim at the peak of its technical prowess, yet still only scratches its surface potential.
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Jan 7, 2014White Denim are truly one of the best bands out there today, and even with a 10-song firecracker like this one, all they’re doing is simply padding their already-impressive reputation.
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Nov 22, 2013While these are only flashes, they help make Corsicana Lemonade a progressive exercise in restraint.
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Oct 29, 2013On nearly every song, the band's knack for compacting oblong, ramble-tamble jams into tight, buzzing puzzles is dazzling. Are these great songs? Not really. But they're great four-minute workouts.
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Oct 25, 2013It adds up to a challenging, taut, and inspirational 39 minutes of music you won’t be humming after the first spin. But, because of its confidence, integrity and diversity, you’ll be back for repeated visits.
User score distribution:
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Positive: 17 out of 20
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Mixed: 3 out of 20
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Negative: 0 out of 20
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Nov 12, 2013