Dissolver
by Iran
  • Record Label: Narnack
  • Release Date: Feb 17, 2009
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  1. EricC
    Mar 20, 2009
    8
    So Iran is following the same path as many avant rockers like Liars, Oneida, and TV on the Radio. They step away from the dense and edgy songwriting, unusual song structures, and gritty production to make a pretty straight forward rock album. Unlike with those previous bands I mentioned, I'm new to Iran, so I'm not positioned to be dissapointed. Even if I was, I know how to So Iran is following the same path as many avant rockers like Liars, Oneida, and TV on the Radio. They step away from the dense and edgy songwriting, unusual song structures, and gritty production to make a pretty straight forward rock album. Unlike with those previous bands I mentioned, I'm new to Iran, so I'm not positioned to be dissapointed. Even if I was, I know how to recognize a solid rock album when I hear one. Very little filler, just one impressive song after another. I'm sure they'll return to their art house style soon enough, but for now, this is a pretty awesome album.… Collapse

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Metascore
70

Generally favorable reviews - based on 13 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 12 out of 13
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 13
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  1. AllMusic
    70
    A mix of veiled threats and bounding guitars, it proves that Dissolver isn't the sound of Iran turning its back on its past, it's the sound of a band finding ways to be more complicated, and accessible, than ever.
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  2. Blender
    70
    The familiar-sounding song structures are an artfully crafted misdirection.
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  3. PopMatters
    70
    On some level, Iran must have been aware of the edginess and mystique surrounding their early music enough to go out of their way to vanquish it, but in its place is something nearly as special.
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