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Inches
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Generally favorable reviews- based on 10 Ratings

  • 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.

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The Sweat Descends
The sweat descends The sweat scents One cock sure fox in a house of hens My mouth will water where the sweat descends The sweat descends sweet... See the rest of the song lyrics
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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. Delusions of Adequacy
    90
    Inches is not just a great concept; it’s a legitimately great rock record in most every facet, and it's Les Savy Fav’s best release outside of Rome (Written Upside Down).
  4. AllMusic
    80
    Inches is an ambitious concept, but the band's success with it is another example of Les Savy Fav's mix of intellect and volatility.
  5. Dusted Magazine
    80
    Inches functions in the best way a retrospective of its kind can: the more primitive songs don't seem like missteps so much as enlightening diagrams of how the band arrived at such convincing current ones.
  6. PopMatters
    80
    For any group to progress and change the way that, say, Radiohead has, is pretty damn inspiring. It shows commitment, and it shows vision.
  7. Alternative Press
    60
    An accurate representation of the prolific group's career. [Aug 2004, p.106]
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  1. Positive: 6 out of 6
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 6
  3. Negative: 0 out of 6
  1. Ken
    Mar 31, 2006
    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 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. markf
    May 11, 2004
    9
    The conceit and accomplishment of this album is almost incomprehensible. These guys decided, in advance, to make an album consisting of nine The conceit and accomplishment of this album is almost incomprehensible. These guys decided, in advance, to make an album consisting of nine singles, a & b sides, all released on vinyl, and by nine different labels, all over a period of eight years. Well, this is the album, and we can all see what we've been missing for several years. Anybody who loves the original punk invasion or the formation of true new wave (1976-1979) will recognize this Brooklyn band as kindred spirits. They crank out generous slabs of the most new-wavy punk which could ever be imagined, but they're all new originals. They do include many different varieties of the genre, including oddball gems such as "Reformat Dramatic Reading" which, to my knowledge, is completely unique, and damned hilarious to boot. The 18 songs on this will have any true rock-and-roller going crazy. I'd mention all the highpoints, but then I'd basically have to mention everything. When will radio allow the public to hear what the hell is really the shit?… Collapse
  4. JT
    May 17, 2004
    9
    This is my first exposure to the band and it's one of the few albums that has stayed in constant rotation in my CD player. The bonus DVD This is my first exposure to the band and it's one of the few albums that has stayed in constant rotation in my CD player. The bonus DVD was a nice addition. The songs are each independant animals but work so well together. Powerful, slippery, deceptively intelligent and fragile. There are many levels to most of the songs, rewarding frequent listening with not understanding of the songs' intent.… Expand
  5. AsiaZ
    Jun 13, 2004
    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 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
  6. DougR
    Feb 19, 2005
    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 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
  7. [Anonymous]
    Feb 18, 2005
    8
    Incredibly inventive and wide ranging.Full of ideas and originality.

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