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It is, however, undoubtedly a collection of many good songs. From start to finish, it’s a relentlessly difficult listen, and one that suffers from little in the way of dynamics or variety of tone.
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Two things save Los Campesinos! from being utterly insufferable. The first is that many of these songs are such fun, hurtling from the speakers in a blur of fuzzy guitars, big shouty choruses and smart vocal jousting between singers Gareth and Alexsandra. The second saving grace is that Los Campesinos! have the brains to back up their smart arse attitude.
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In terms of mere diversion, though, the perfectly titled Hold On Now, Youngster… is best administered in small amounts; otherwise, you run the risk of overdose.
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Los Campesinos! are hyper-literate college kids out to make big statements from microcosmic situations, but the metaphors in the overly abstract lyrics often get away from Gareth and co-vocalist Aleks.
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Q MagazineMore variety is needed and it's all been done before, but rarely with such a sense of fun. [Apr 2008, p.108]
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Alternative PressYoungster is only temporarily satisfying. [June 2008, p.135]
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User score distribution:
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Positive: 33 out of 37
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Mixed: 2 out of 37
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Negative: 2 out of 37
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AlanF.Jan 10, 2009Wow. Refreshing smooth with energy, melody, and originality. Not trite, not too much. Please play loud.
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MattH.Nov 24, 2008
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RichardB.May 26, 2008Great debut album, did take me a couple of run throughs to really like it, but its definitely worthy of being in anyone's record collection