Heroes & Villains - Paloalto
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72 out of 100

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8.8 out of 10

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  • Summary: The Los Angeles- (no, not Bay Area-) based alt-rock band led by singer-songwriter James Grundler returns with a Rick Rubin-produced sophomore LP.

Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 6 out of 9
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 9
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  1. Amazon.com
    90
    Some of the dreamiest pop to emerge on the U.S. side of the pond in recent years.
  2. Alternative Press
    80
    Loaded with lilting melodies, powerfully introspective lyrics, swelling harmonies and an orchestral quality whose timelessness transcends trends. [Jul 2003, p.121]
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  3. Q Magazine
    80
    It is the quieter songs, like the beautiful Throwing Stones, that make this record the most charming Rubin has produced since Donovan's comeback. [May 2003, p.111]
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  4. Neumu.net
    60
    The tunes are tepid, but that's not to say they aren't enjoyable to listen to -- in fact, the songs aren't bad at all, but they're not exactly great either.

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  1. Positive: 5 out of 5
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  1. emilyg
    10
    This CD is awesome! :-D I cannot wait to see them!
  2. AndrewL
    10
    Fabulous stuff here! I'm a huge fan of Radiohead, the Stereophonics, Verve, Blur, Travis and other Brit-Pop bands. It's nice to hear some American rock with heart and intelligence in this era of over-produced bubblegum pop. Rock On PaloAlto!… Expand
  3. ginagina
    10
    the combo of these guys and rick rubin turn me oooooooon, over and all around.....thanks for the music
  4. AlexP
    9
    fuck yeah!!!

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