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  • Summary: The debut solo release for the Department of Eagles co-founder Fred Nicolaus was produced with Fraser McCulloch.
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  1. Aug 19, 2013
    80
    A spacious, yet measured and surprisingly inspirational, midtempo dirge.
  2. 80
    Crunching rhythms, subtle brass, and tunes as intoxicating as a blood transfusion from Pete Doherty combine as he tells the tale of a disastrous year full of rat infestations, romantic strife and weight loss.
  3. Aug 20, 2013
    70
    Whilst not wholly unique,Golden Suits is undeniably individual--a wholehearted, open but personal space--built from imagination, memories, stories: what he knows and who he knows.
  4. 60
    Golden Suits’ debut brims with great ingredients, but leaves us more excited about Nicolaus’ next effort.
  5. Mojo
    Aug 19, 2013
    60
    With contributions from one third of Grizzly Bear, lilting vocals and arpeggiated guitar chords are gracefully manifest. [Sep 2013, p.96]
  6. Aug 30, 2013
    60
    Truth is, it usually works the other way; next to this rich, peculiar music, Nicolaus' reticence to reveal too much leaves Golden Suits' story feeling a little unfinished.
  7. Under The Radar
    Aug 28, 2013
    60
    This'll be one to cozy up with come autumn. [Aug-Sep 2013, p.102]

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