Inches - Les Savy Fav
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84 out of 100

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9.1 out of 10

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  • Summary: 'Inches' compiles A- and B- sides from nine different singles (originally released on nine different labels) dating back to the Rhode Island band's inception in 1995.

Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 12 out of 14
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 14
  3. Negative: 0 out of 14
  1. Tiny Mix Tapes
    100
    A mandatory release for all Les Savy Fans, both serious and casual.
  2. Pitchfork
    91
    Without a doubt, this is Les Savy Fav's defining album.
  3. Stylus Magazine
    80
    Inches succeeds, and then some, because the record simply doesn’t sound like it’s been collated together over a nine year period.
  4. Under The Radar
    60
    Can't escape the looming juggernaut of Fugazi. [#7]
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  1. Positive: 6 out of 6
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 6
  3. Negative: 0 out of 6
  1. Ken
    10
    This album is perfect. I'm sick of reviews like "Under the Radar" who contantly compare LSF to Fugazi even when they've really began to come into their own. Their first two albums definitely have heavy Fugazi influence and even though the early singles can trace that, the newer/latest songs have definitely given LSF their own distinct, groovy sound. You can't dance to Fugazi songs like you can to LSF. Can we stop the Fugazi comparisons and just enjoy this phenomenal album? We get it, they're mainly influenced by Fugazi, now could you please actually listen to the album.… Expand
  2. DougR
    9
    The Fav are/were the best rock band on the planet, and Inches is a choice sampler. You'll hear this comment over and over but after seeing them live (if they ever tour again *fingers crossed*) lay this baby down on your headphones and you will just shiver remembering one of the most engaging concerts you ever saw.… Expand
  3. AsiaZ
    9
    Without a doubt my choice for album of the year (along with RJD2) thus far. Les Savy Fav is stand up and applaud good, and this album should be on everybody's shopping list.… Expand
  4. [Anonymous]
    8
    Incredibly inventive and wide ranging.Full of ideas and originality.

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