Future Crayon - Broadcast
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  1. Dan
    Aug 26, 2006
    8
    Is it wrong to name a B-sides and rarities compilation as my favorite album by a band? Well, whether good or bad, The Future Crayon is my favorite Broadcast album. The group retains their standard static-y noise and pretty voice dualism, but this time the production has more polish to it. Surprisingly, I think the cleaner sound lends itself well to the band
  2. Nov 17, 2011
    8
    The Future Crayon is the second compilation album by Broadcast which entered the music market one year after the unbelievable Tender Buttons. It gathers various tracks and b-sides previously released on EPs and singles. Many bands would sacrifice their drummers for some of those songs for almost none of them feel like a work of poorer quality. While there are no standouts like You Can Fall, Hawk or Black Cat, The Future Crayon is a very coherent and enjoyable listen. Most of the tracks are instrumental and they witness bandâ Expand
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  1. 90
    The fuzzy grooves on the record stand out as sicker and more focused than anything the United States of America or Morricone ever splattered onto a canvas. [#21, p.93]
  2. A welcome reminder of the Brummie art-poppers’ lighter, brighter past.
  3. The Future Crayon isn't the 'new Broadcast album', but it might actually be their best album.