Infiniheart - Chad VanGaalen
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80 out of 100

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9.1 out of 10

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  • Summary: The Canadian illustrator and musician makes his Sub Pop debut with this self-recorded album.

Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 13 out of 15
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 15
  3. Negative: 0 out of 15
  1. Alternative Press
    100
    As edgy as singer-songwriter pop gets. [Oct 2005, p.158]
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  2. The Guardian
    80
    Contains some of this year's most original and moving songwriting, and displays a breathtaking virtuosity and inventiveness on the part of its creator.
  3. Under The Radar
    80
    These are really, really beautiful songs. [#11, p.116]
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  4. Uncut
    60
    The only consistent thing about Infiniheart is its inconsistency. [Sep 2005, p.116]
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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 7 out of 7
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 7
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  1. MattK
    10
    This is second only to Sufjan's "Illinois" in my book - spectacular song writing of the darkest variety. Great and extremely unique sound you will not find from your generic pop artists - very much a ground breaker.… Expand
  2. NathanM
    10
    For 10 years, Chad VanGaalen has been toiling away in obscurity, producing his own brand of spacey folk music from his basement. His first commercially available album - Infiniheart is a manic flight through sonic prairie wastelands. Mr. VanGaalen acts as singer, songwriter & producer on the album - a true renaissance man. Energetic, yet restrained.… Collapse
  3. jah
    10
    been listening to this for a year and a half without a break, just great
  4. T-WiLL
    8
    The single "Clinically Dead" will linger in your mind for years. The rest of teh album is a grower. If given the time, a rewarding listen.

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