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Alternative PressThe duo have crafted a disc that grafts underground rawness (garage rock, no wave, electro, classic '80s goth) to their taut dance grooves. [Sep 2004, p.140]
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Easily their most cohesive and satisfying full-length to date, Chapel shows that Weatherall still has a few tricks up his sleeve and isn’t afraid to use them.
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Shards of Joy Division guitar crisscross punk-funk basslines and mournful electro shivers.
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UrbA near-masterpiece. [Sep 2004, p.117]
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The contrasting styles don't always sit comfortably, but individual tracks sparkle with creativity and the newfound dark side is a surprisingly pleasant fit.
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The WireIt feels rough and raw and sketchy. [#245, p.69]
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UncutThis is certainly the pair's most immediate record. It's also their least appealing. [Jun 2004, p.91]
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MojoA welcome departure. [Jun 2004, p.114]
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Even if the sound they pursue here is just a detour, its seamless and creative fusion of rock and electronic idioms deserves respect.
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It nods in so many directions that our heads should be spinning, but the gel in the system is a linear production ethic that weaves the threads whilst keeping it refreshingly rough.
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As a bridge over the analog/digital divide, Chapel's a bit behind the curve. But, when they hit their marks, Weatherall and Tenniswood's versatility shines through.
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Q MagazineIt's disappointing this... sounds more like the work of bright, bored A-level students than British dance royalty. [Jul 2004, p.124]
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For most of the album I'm stuck thinking of wincing comparisons to better music that sounds like this.
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3rdLoneSwordsmenOct 28, 2005