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Q MagazineJun 17, 2014Thumpers work hard to trigger instant nostalgia for summers past but the longest shadows cast over their work are those of Animal Collective and Flaming Lips. [Jul 2014, p.117]
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Alternative PressMar 20, 2014At their best, the churning rhythms, swirling synth and vocals suggest Animal Collective digging through a crate of DFA Records. [Mar 2014, p.94]
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Feb 13, 2014There’s pretty of sunlight on Galore, but no heat or friction, as everything from the production to Pepperell’s enunciation is so glassy that all of these somersaulting hooks might as well be gibberish.
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May 27, 2014Overall, Galore has some fantastic moments, but remains a thoroughly uneven release with some serious thematic flaws that Thumpers will hopefully iron out by their sophomore album.
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May 19, 2014Too often, Thumpers fall flat.
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MagnetFeb 21, 2014It helps that the androgynous vocals carry a hook here and there.... Otherwise, it's hard to pull any other redeeming qualities out of Galore. [No. 106, p.59]
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Feb 13, 2014Galore, is a soulless collection that feels more like a grasp at brand synergies than an attempt to make meaningful music.