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One man has made a beautifully subtle magic in his bedroom studio--and it will be heard on The O.C. in no time.
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I Sold Gold is the rare record that can poke fun at itself, the world, and its fans yet transcend simple entertainment.
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I Sold Gold, despite its lack of crisp tones, has clearly seen plenty of production fussiness, leading to a great sounding record that would fit in a lineup of Tiny Telephone productions, like Death Cab for Cutie in particular.
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After 10 tracks of diffident, postmodern songcraft, I Sold Gold ends on a small note of triumph with the tinny synth-pop anthem "The Tulsa Trap," an inspiring statement of purpose about breaking the bonds of a provincial living to go out and "give the people what they need."
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Entertainment WeeklyQuirk-rock fans, rejoice! [28 Jan 2005, p.85]
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Granted, this is no masterpiece, but it’s quite good and very often it is even compelling.
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Its flimsiness usually finds a way to sound purposeful, and that makes Aqueduct's personal, cerebral pop worth coming back to.
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Alternative PressThe only thing missing is Gibbard's unique voice--well, that, and the solid songwriting that made the Postal Service's Give Up a classic, rather than just a pleasant listen. [Mar 2005, p.122]
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Narcissistic, repetitive, underpowered and yet strangely compelling in its quirky construction and directness.
User score distribution:
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Positive: 6 out of 7
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Oct 5, 2010
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mattaJun 6, 2005
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goodbadbunnyApr 3, 2005