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67

Generally favorable reviews - based on 15 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 9 out of 15
  2. Negative: 1 out of 15
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  1. Magnet
    Feb 11, 2013
    85
    The album preserves--even perfects--the spirit of its delirious debut, while fashioning something even bigger: brighter, tighter, better, more. [No. 95, p.55]
  2. Jan 22, 2013
    70
    Free Energy know that what they're emulating is about bliss not meaning, and they're savvy enough to embrace pop simplicity without condescending to it.
  3. Jan 18, 2013
    70
    Love Sign escapes almost all of the sophomore LP pitfalls.
  4. Jan 15, 2013
    70
    The follow-up moves the nostalgia dial to that hair-feathering, creepy tank-top-wearing end-of-the-Seventies moment when AOR rock, Cali soft rock, disco and New Wave melted into the same pot of fool's gold.
  5. Jan 15, 2013
    75
    Love Sign isn't all that different than what shaggy-haired kids were playing at their local live-music clubs circa 1979. The indie-rock buzz is just added perspective.
  6. Under The Radar
    Jan 11, 2013
    65
    It's rare that any of these cut reach the ecstatic heights of their 2010 debut, Stuck On Nothing. [Jan-Feb 2013, p.87]
  7. Jan 11, 2013
    80
    While James Murphy's production skills are missing this time, the songs themselves are still strong. [Feb 2013, p.90]
  8. Jan 11, 2013
    70
    For a record that never tries to be anything more than a fun rock 'n' roll adventure, Love Sign strolls out unscathed.
  9. Jan 11, 2013
    63
    Love Sign dips a little too far into the Fountains of Wayne kiddie pool.
User Score
6.0

Mixed or average reviews- based on 6 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 3 out of 6
  2. Negative: 1 out of 6
  1. BKM
    Jan 21, 2013
    7
    Free Energy don't break any new ground with their sophomore album, in fact they settle more comfortably than ever into their comfort zone ofFree Energy don't break any new ground with their sophomore album, in fact they settle more comfortably than ever into their comfort zone of big, bright pop rock songs with shiny hooks. Other, more experimental and adventurous groups can take care of the envelope pushing. These rockers are perfectly content churning out music that aims to hit the sweet spot and succeeds magnificently. Full Review »