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Generally favorable reviews - based on 23 Critic Reviews What's this?

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7.9

Generally favorable reviews- based on 28 Ratings

  • Summary: The third full-length release for the Canadian punk rock band was produced by Jesse Gander.
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I Believe You
Perfect now So I'll believe you Wash my hand You'll win my heart Believe her now Yeah I believe you God, you're so strong And not afraid... to... See the rest of the song lyrics
Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 21 out of 23
  2. Negative: 0 out of 23
  1. 91
    Deep Fantasy is an exceptionally produced collection--really, it’s probably the finest recording job you’ll hear on a rock album this year.
  2. Jun 16, 2014
    90
    Boasting a bigger sound with better songwriting, Deep Fantasy pulls no punches, yet still emerges as White Lung's boldest and most accessible album to date.
  3. Magnet
    Jun 18, 2014
    85
    Sorry earned White Lung an audience; on Deep Fantasy, the band commands it. [No. 110, p.61]
  4. Jun 11, 2014
    80
    There is no slack, no flab and nothing that even comes close to pretension; the sharp sound and honesty come totally naturally.
  5. Jun 17, 2014
    75
    It’s rare that a record holds your attention from start to finish, but because Deep Fantasy is undiluted, its finest qualities are glowingly apparent.
  6. Jun 23, 2014
    70
    White Lung’s brutally efficient ways can feel a bit limited on Deep Fantasy, and it’s a fair enough to wonder how far White Lung can push itself into any new directions.
  7. Jul 15, 2014
    50
    Less a statement on White Lung’s potential than its ability to rush through an album, through its attempts at relentlessness, Deep Fantasy underwhelms.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 1 out of 2
  2. Negative: 0 out of 2
  1. May 7, 2016
    10
    Listen to "Down It Goes" and "Face Down," at least. Amazing hardcore punk that doesn't come across as generic or derivative and is loud asListen to "Down It Goes" and "Face Down," at least. Amazing hardcore punk that doesn't come across as generic or derivative and is loud as heck! Some songs are even quite catchy, and most have a fairly feminist bent. Also - short is not a valid criticism. Collapse
  2. Jul 7, 2014
    5
    It has some good tracks like "Wrong Star", and "Down It Goes". The rest of this album isn't bad either, but i can't call it great. It's tooIt has some good tracks like "Wrong Star", and "Down It Goes". The rest of this album isn't bad either, but i can't call it great. It's too short and not remarkable enough. Expand