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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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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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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 22, 2013While these are only flashes, they help make Corsicana Lemonade a progressive exercise in restraint.
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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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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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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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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 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 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, 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.
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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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Nov 12, 2013