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Life Is Full Of Possibilities - Dntel
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77 out of 100

Generally favorable reviews - based on 6 Critics What's this?

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9.2 out of 10

Universal acclaim- based on 12 Ratings

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  • Summary: Dntel is an electronica side project for Jimmy Tamborello of Strictly Ballroom and Figurine. Here, he is joined by a who's-who of indie rockdom, including Mia Doi Todd, Ben Gibbard (Death Cab for Cutie), Chris Gunst (Beachwood Sparks) and Brian McMahon (Slint).

Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 4 out of 6
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 6
  3. Negative: 0 out of 6
  1. Pitchfork
    93
    A matchless combination of scratchy indie rock and post-Oval electronics.
  2. Almost Cool
    90
    [Tamborello is] one of the better American electronic artists in the game right now.
  3. Magnet
    60
    At points, Life Is Full Of Possibilities certainly sounds as if Tamborello realizes what distinguishes the good from the great. [#53, p.72]
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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 6 out of 6
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 6
  3. Negative: 0 out of 6
  1. DavidM
    10
    This is just absolutely mesmerising. I don't know why, or how, but it just gets in to your brain like a narcotic and you have to go back for more. Definitely a Class A fix.… Expand
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  2. KevinK
    10
    Best electronica i have ever heard. One of the more creative artists right now.
    • 0 of 1 users said yes
  3. JamesN
    10
    This is simply one of the best albums created. This is one of my all time top favorites. I can't wait for another Dntel release, because what I heard from the Aim Records 45 is going to eclipse this album in brilliance. Jimmy Tamborello, thank god for him.… Expand
    • 0 of 0 users said yes

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