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Universal acclaim- based on 28 Ratings
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Positive: 25 out of 28
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Mixed: 1 out of 28
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Negative: 2 out of 28
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Jul 4, 2011
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jeffjMay 9, 2009At first this album struck me as not as catchy and hook-heavy as their previous album but, I like that. A few listens allows the album to soak into you. Granted, there are a couple low points but, overall, this is an original album among the common cookie cutter albums that are abound. Also, Chris H. can I borrow your dictionary? Does it contain the words "verbose" or "pretentious?"
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MarkPDec 18, 2008Not as appealing as Robbers and Cowards at first but after a few listens, Loyalty to Loyalty defines Cold War Kids as the great Soul Rockers that they are.
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JakeM.Oct 23, 2008Took me a while to to get into it; but after quite a few listens I hear the simple beauty and fun of these songs. No great songs, many good ones, and maybe only one bad one (Welcome to the Occupation)
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JasonB.Oct 9, 2008Their first album had several good songs. But this one has an overall structural and artistic integrity that the first one lacked. It's heavier on the drums and bass and generally has a more melancholly feel. This is a really compelling, really excellent album. These guys are artists in the truest sense.
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SpencerC.Oct 8, 2008solid follow up. sure, it's a bit hard to listen to at first but it grows on you if you were a fan of robbers and cowards, check it out.
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ChrisH.Oct 2, 2008
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MatthewA.Oct 1, 2008It took me about a week to get past the production, but once I adjusted, this album has been in my earphones nonstop. It is a different in sound from last album; less sparce, cleaner, less obvious hooks even. But the songwriting is solid, and while I wouldn't classify it as a pop album, the songs have been in my head when I wake every morning. Love it.
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NikolasP.Sep 27, 2008
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LukeJ.Sep 25, 2008The vocals can hang a bit, and the instrumentation isn't anything compared to Robbers and Cowards, but the it passes the sophomore album hurdle.
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KevinM.Sep 24, 2008Attention to lyrics and detail. They bring meaning back to music. Like Robbers and Cowards, a perfect 10 in my book.
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ChrisS.Sep 24, 2008
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AaronSep 23, 2008The only songs I can stand to listen to on this album are Revelry and I've Seen Enough. CWK were supposedly over-hyped in '06, and I guess it's true - they've pretty much fallen flat on their faces with this second release.
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Almost in defiance of poor sales and cult following, CWK and their charming second album embody everything you hoped music might be.
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Cold War Kids attack their songs with unusual intensity, infusing even the most noirish, unsettling songs--fractured narratives about hipster bohemia and suicide--with a feeling of enchantment.
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Nathan Willett remains a technically proficient singer, with hints of Jeff Buckley, but much like his band's music, his voice is too drearily clean-cut to deliver a true emotional punch.