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Aug 17, 2020Poignant, refined and still packed with relatable energy, the duo feel even more confident second time around.
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Apr 30, 2020Do You Wonder About Me? is superior ear candy that won't hurt your intellectual teeth, and a more than worthy follow-up to 2017's fine Swear I'm Good At This.
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Apr 30, 2020Self-doubt and anxiety still flow through the veins of the record, albeit quieter and much more introspective, but this time it’s darker, and more matured. A vital record of universal emotions that makes the current global mantra of “we’re all in this together” feel just that bit more believable.
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Apr 29, 2020No two songs are the same - each one brings something new and tells a melodramatic story to the album. There’s a good mix of more punchy tunes and sweeter tracks, making it a well-rounded record that's been worth the wait.
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Apr 29, 2020Honest, clever and lively, Diet Cig's second record is a great juxtaposition: working through embarrassment and shame all while bouncing off the walls to the sound of sugary, cheery indie-punk. Do You Wonder About Me? turns worry and uncertainty into a celebration of being human.
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Apr 29, 2020Diet Cig have retained the fast-biting wit that made ‘Swear I’m Good At This’ such a compelling prospect, but here there’s far more depth.
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May 8, 2020Clocking in at under 25 minutes, Do You Wonder About Me? is just shy of feeling like a fully-fleshed project. But with bags of potential, it’s an album that makes you excited to see what self-confessed “slop pop” exponents Diet Cig choose to do next.
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May 5, 2020Do You Wonder About Me? isn’t quite the front-to-back killer album Diet Cig feels capable of, but it is absolutely a step forward for the duo. They sound more confident than ever, and give some enticing hints as to where their sound could go next.
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UncutApr 29, 2020The results move their sound on significantly. The radical honesty of the lyrics is key. [Jun 2020, p.29]
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Apr 29, 2020Diet Cig are growing and changing right in front of us—they’re still all the bands they’ve ever been—and proving that their journey is one worth following.
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Q MagazineMay 5, 2020Though their lyrical scope remains limited, they work hard to deliver the kind of catharsis you'd associate with a cherished coming-of-age movie. [Jul 2020, p.106]
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May 4, 2020Ultimately, the project is still a little lightweight, if not a solid effort.
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May 6, 2020Sticking to a playbook can be a great approach, but Diet Cig seem to be always aiming for “proficient”, while the “exemplary” boxes languish unchecked.
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May 1, 2020On Do You Wonder About Me?, it sounds as if the more professional in-studio approach rounded off the edges that made the band's best moments so compelling.
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Classic Rock MagazineMay 6, 2020Post-pop indie rock at its drabbest. [Jun 2020, p.89]
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