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- Artist(s): Bryan Devendorf, Dave Nelson, Danny Seim, Tymberly Seim
- Summary: This is the debut full-length release for the experimental trio that includes Menomena's Danny Seim, The National's Bryan Devendorf, and Dave Nelson, who's worked with Sufjan Stevens and the David Byrne & St. Vincent.
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- Record Label: Joyful Noise
- Genre(s): Pop/Rock, Alternative/Indie Rock, Alternative Pop/Rock, Post-Rock, Experimental Rock, Ambient Pop
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May 29, 2015Sonically the album is engaging and intriguing, but that's only the first layer. The lyrics are poetry, each word there on purpose, just like each note and beat.
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May 29, 2015Gunnera is bound to appeal more to Menomena fans than to casual fans of the National, but while it's unconventional, it's even more so enthralling, loaded with worthwhile atmospheres and grooves.
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UncutMay 29, 2015Much more than just a fan curio. [Jul 2015, p.81]
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May 29, 2015Gunnera isn’t a grand statement. It just lets some familiar names expand their expression, free from the shadow of their parent bands.