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Fantasy Black Channel - Late Of The Pier
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81 out of 100

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8.6 out of 10

Universal acclaim- based on 27 Ratings

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  • Summary: The debut album for the British quartet was produced by Erol Alkan.

Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 16 out of 18
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 18
  3. Negative: 0 out of 18
  1. The Guardian
    100
    Fantasy Black Channel is the most thrilling British debut of the year for its spirit of invention, its surfeit of ideas and its ear for a good tune.
  2. Prefix Magazine
    95
    Listen carefully to Fantasy Black Channel, as the journey is slightly different with each listen. Every surreal note smacks with the infectious energy and vigor of youth, yet Late of the Pier's musical proficiency and mélange of influences definitely belie their tender ages (early 20s).
  3. Under The Radar
    60
    At their best, Late of the Pier is like some video-game-raised second coming of Roxy Music, all hooks, humor, attitude, and experimentation. But when they falter, it's clear--they tag one too many parts into a song, never quite sure the painting's done; or spit out throwaway dancepunk. [Year End 2008]
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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 4 out of 4
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 4
  3. Negative: 0 out of 4
  1. JoeK.
    10
    Sick Album, love it.
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  2. isaac
    10
    An absolutely refreshing, frenetic, peerless debut, well worth the hype.
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  3. K.S.
    10
    Great album - one of the best in the past year or so. My thing is this - it came out well into last year.....why is it a new release in 2009?
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