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Generally favorable reviews- based on 9 Ratings
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SashaJ.Jul 21, 2009Excellent. Traces of everything I hold dear in pop since the 80s- granddaddy, sufjan stevens, dm stith, even hot chip.
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PaulH.Aug 15, 2009The first release of 2009 that puts all the pieces together to make a flawless impact - the most sublime offering that transcends his previous work and pencils him in as a true innovator.
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Loney Dear’s latest, Dear John, is an endearing slice of small sigh indie-pop, well ornamented and too cute by half.
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There are definite up moments in Dear John, but the odd mix of Svanängen's meandering melodies and melancholic vocals mixed with the bizarre samples and synths makes for a concoction that will either be adored or thrown out of a window in disgust.
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What makes Dear John stronger than last year's Loney, Noir, then, is Svananen's ability to compensate for his shortcomings with arrangements that reference his disparate influences