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Universal acclaim- based on 24 Ratings
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Positive: 21 out of 24
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Mixed: 1 out of 24
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Negative: 2 out of 24
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MichaelB.Aug 15, 2007I don't care what some of the critics say, this is some of the most thoughtful, intelligent, and even emotional music being written these days. This is the album for an autumn drive through the entire length of a flat state when you almost want to wave at any of the four cars you pass. Love. It.
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CurtisWJan 25, 2006Rogue Wave, the band everybody loves to hate - where everybody is either a) a jackass or b) less than 26 years old. I know! I'm going to poop in my pants and call it the Arcade Fire and then rub it in my hair! I get so sick of everyones RW qualifications. It's not easy to make songs like this. Grow up and recognize.
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MackBJan 15, 2006
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MattDec 31, 2005A perfect combination of the Beatles, Elliott Smith, and their own experimentation. One of the best of the year.
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SeanTDec 11, 2005such a letdown from their debut. retained none of the warmth or good feeling instead we get overproduced half assed experimentation over non-memorable melodies. ugh
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DerekBDec 3, 2005Brilliant album which showcases Zach's diverse musical interests and influences. The songs have many layers and I have enjoyed it even more after many listens. I'm rather at a loss to explain some of the more lukewarm reviews -- superficial reviewers who just like vanilla don't get it.
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WillDec 1, 2005Definitely one of the best albums of the year, if you know what good music is.
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chrisNov 22, 2005This album is complete.
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rollyfingersNov 21, 2005Better than sex.
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MattANov 8, 2005
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JohnLNov 6, 2005A contender for album of the year. Can be played from beginning to end without the need to 'skip' tracks - though the second half doesn't sustain the awesome quality of the first.
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andrewwrNov 2, 2005Rogue Wave congeals and makes a nearly perfect record
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katie,aprincessNov 1, 2005stylus sounds like they're talking out their butt. this album is well-crafted pop, each song was made with attention to detail. such anger toward isaac brock!
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JackOct 29, 2005I liked their previous album as a good listen every once and a while. This new album doesn't disappoint and definately explores some new, very easy to like and appreciate sounds for the band. One of the better cds of the year.
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TimOct 26, 2005A solid album - different from the debut in the sheer amount of sound carried in each tune.
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BillboardOne of the year's best. [29 Oct 2005]
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Descended Like Vultures snuggles down between Wolf Parade’s Apologies To The Queen Mary and Modest Mouse’s 2004 release, Good News For People Who Like Bad News as a competent, half-slapped together, half-methodic slice of evolved indie-rock.
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In the end, it's hard to decide if Descended Like Vultures is better or worse than Rogue Wave's debut.