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  • Summary: The full-length debut release for the group that features Brad Truax from Interpol; Matt Sweeney, Jesper Eklow, Mike Bones, Kid Millions, Barry London, and Papa Crazee of Oneida ubcludes guest appearances from Clark "Yeremias" Bronson, Stephen Malkmus, Matt McAuley, Cass McCombs, EthanThe full-length debut release for the group that features Brad Truax from Interpol; Matt Sweeney, Jesper Eklow, Mike Bones, Kid Millions, Barry London, and Papa Crazee of Oneida ubcludes guest appearances from Clark "Yeremias" Bronson, Stephen Malkmus, Matt McAuley, Cass McCombs, Ethan Miller, and Dan Melchior. Expand
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  1. Positive: 3 out of 5
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  1. Uncut
    Nov 9, 2015
    90
    Joining the fun are pals such as Ethan Miller, Stephen Malkmus and Cass McCombs, who add to the sense of chaos, but do not diminish the cohesion that make these diverse jams so stupidly, thrillingly rewarding. [Dec 2015, p.79]
  2. Nov 9, 2015
    80
    For such a fun, loose rock record, Early Risers has a drive that drummer Millions and bassist Truax can take credit for. Even with the blazing guitar overload, the songs are solid, brawny, and looking to fight.
  3. Nov 9, 2015
    70
    Maybe Soldiers of Fortune aren't a band, but they know how to rock, and Early Risers shows they can do that even with tongue in cheek and hipster cred in check, making the achievement all the more impressive.
  4. Dec 15, 2015
    60
    The claims these guys make of being an “anti-band” are redundant in light of how clean and complex Early Risers is, but, on the whole, it’s oddly unmemorable.
  5. Nov 9, 2015
    58
    The best things Soldiers of Fortune have going for them are a palpable sense of energy and camaraderie. But after that ["Campus Swagger"], Early Risers gets a little too loose, a little too freewheeling to stay interesting as an LP.