Love Is Simple - Akron/Family
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74 out of 100

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  • Summary: The third album for the NY-based experimental rock group.

Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 13 out of 17
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 17
  3. Negative: 0 out of 17
  1. Drowned In Sound
    90
    There is so much to go back to, beyond cheap thrills and catchy, yet dimensionless, hooks. An album for the ages.
  2. Tiny Mix Tapes
    80
    Suspending cynicism for a moment, this is their strongest release to date.
  3. Under The Radar
    80
    The result is pockets of exultant moments when everything comes together and the joyful noise bursts through the clouds. [Fall 2007, p.78]
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  4. Mojo
    60
    They offer up a wonderful lysergic carousel of communal singalongs, spiked pop and tribal hoedowns. [Nov 2007, p.95]
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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 5 out of 6
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 6
  3. Negative: 1 out of 6
  1. JasonS.
    10
    Akron/Family's output is so varied, that it is difficult to say which of their releases is "best." Nevertheless, I believe 'Love is Simple' showcases Akron/Family at their most focused and proficient point yet. Brilliant album, and my favorite release of the year.… Collapse
  2. MattD.
    10
    I crank this album up all the time.
  3. Tyler
    9
    I can't stop listening to this. It's hard to not let the hippie-acid-love trip intoxicate you. My favorite record of this year.
  4. MaxA.
    0
    The most pretentious record of the year. Load and obnoxious band.

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