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Excerpts From Chapter 3: The Mind Runs a Net of Rabbit Paths Image
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  • Summary: The third full-length release for the Dutch post-punk band is said to inspired in part by such artists as Beach Boys, Moondog, Van Dyke Parks, Scott Walker, and White Noise.
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  • Record Label: Fire Records
  • Genre(s): Pop/Rock, Alternative/Indie Rock, Indie Rock, New Wave/Post-Punk Revival
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  1. Positive: 3 out of 6
  2. Negative: 0 out of 6
  1. Feb 10, 2021
    85
    Excerpts From Chapter 3 is a challenging yet refreshing journey through the minds of its creators that will hopefully sit high on many end of year "Best Ofs" come December. While more importantly, also leaving the door wide open for Rats on Rafts' next big adventure.
  2. Uncut
    Jan 29, 2021
    80
    Rats On Rafts are shooting for something bold on their third LP. They land their shot too. [Mar 2021, p.35]
  3. Feb 1, 2021
    80
    Chapter 3… is a record that has their trademark sense of restless grandeur and tough tunefulness.
  4. Jan 29, 2021
    60
    It’s a conflicting record, filled with swells and dry spells, but the forecast is generally clear in all directions.
  5. Jan 29, 2021
    60
    While a bit muddled and confusing, the album certainly invites the audience to listen attentively and figure out their own interpretations.
  6. Mojo
    Jan 29, 2021
    60
    2015's Tape Hiss, Rats On Rafts were as unrelenting. Now they've added impenetrability to the armoury. [Mar 2021, p.86]
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  1. Positive: 1 out of 1
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 1
  3. Negative: 0 out of 1
  1. Feb 2, 2021
    7
    "It's not a bad album, it's just a common one"

    Actually this album have really interresting melodies that express the Asian region, in a
    "It's not a bad album, it's just a common one"

    Actually this album have really interresting melodies that express the Asian region, in a stereotype way but workable. It's a fun album that you could enjoy one or two times before it gets disinteresting.
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