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7.5

Generally favorable reviews- based on 10 Ratings

  • Summary: The full-length debut release for the Louisiana indie pop band was produced by Ben H. Allen.
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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 9 out of 17
  2. Mixed: 8 out of 17
  3. Negative: 0 out of 17
  1. Sputnikmusic
    Jul 12, 2011
    90
    In keeping with Givers' multi-dimensional aural assault, it only makes sense that vocals would also come from multiple sources. While drummer Kirby Campbell occasionally lends a hand, it is predominantly Guarisco and Lamson who brilliantly deliver the boy/girl dynamic on show here.
  2. American Songwriter
    Jun 14, 2011
    80
    The music is charismatic and chaotic, full of shouts, clanging and bright guitars--listen to it with your eyes closed and you'll see everything short of sparkling blue stars.
  3. CMJ
    Jun 14, 2011
    80
    It's a seriously cute band that writes seriously catchy love songs that you will probably seriously enjoy--if you're all right with that ebullience thing.
  4. No Ripcord
    Jun 24, 2011
    70
    In Light is commendable for exploring the successful niche Givers have been residing within since their 2009 Givers EP.
  5. The Guardian
    Oct 6, 2011
    60
    The formula of cramming 30 different songs into one is fun for a while, and it's invigorating, but ultimately it's hard to shake a sense of over-indulgence.
  6. Under The Radar
    Aug 5, 2011
    60
    The debut album from Lafayette, Louisiana's Givers plays with a loose, ebullient spark that sounds borne of considerate friendly jamming. [Jul 2011, p.85]
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  7. Mojo
    Dec 22, 2011
    40
    It's a shame that their modishness acts against them, but sometimes, playing all the right notes in the right order just isn't enough. [Nov 2011, p.92]
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  2. Mixed: 0 out of 3
  3. Negative: 1 out of 3
  1. matt__
    Jul 5, 2011
    7
    Not a bad album at all. Its a pleasant listen, and its very appropriate to become a soundtrack for the summer. However, i feel this album justNot a bad album at all. Its a pleasant listen, and its very appropriate to become a soundtrack for the summer. However, i feel this album just doesn't stand among other indie-pop albums that have been recently released. It has its bright spots, but for the most part its average. Up Up Up and Meantime are the two standout tracks and I feel the rest of the album kind of blends together, becoming somewhat forgettable. Its relatively enjoyable though...… Expand
  2. chancewellnitz
    Jun 21, 2011
    0
    People can write songs about being happy. There's nothing wrong with that. People can effectively communicate that happiness through they'rePeople can write songs about being happy. There's nothing wrong with that. People can effectively communicate that happiness through they're music, too. But this album is so giddy it's nauseating--the worst album I've heard in 2011 thus far.… Expand

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