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87 out of 100

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9.5 out of 10

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  • Summary: This Vancouver, Canada-based indie-rock supergroup features members of Limblifter, Zumpano and Destroyer and is fronted by Neko Case.

Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 7 out of 8
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 8
  3. Negative: 0 out of 8
  1. All Music Guide
    90
    It's an album that reveals its charms through repeat listens, and makes a listener wonder how the band can master so many different musical styles via so many vocalists while still maintaining a fiercely cohesive sound.
  2. PopMatters
    90
    The New Pornographers have made such a great album, tuneful, overdosed with hooks, that all the past sins of our Northern neighbors are forgiven. Well, maybe not Rush, but close.
  3. Q Magazine
    60
    A rather erratic affair. [Apr 2002, p.119]
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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 8 out of 8
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 8
  3. Negative: 0 out of 8
  1. JuB
    10
    Simply a pop gem. It'll be a long while till someone puts out a pop album like this.
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  2. JustinB.
    10
    I see this album has only 8 critic reviews and it's an 87 which looks rather good until i look at the scores. No 100s! a 60!!!!?what the fuck? this is one of the best pop albums you will ever hear.… Expand
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  3. CDMunn
    10
    Strap in, put on some quality headphones, and hold on. Its a euphoric suffocation of the senses with brilliant, diverse, amazing songs ambitiously constructed that creates a magical sound rarely heard. The multi-textured songs with layers upon layers of vocals, rhythm, and melody playing hopscotch with each other, dazzles the mind at breakneck speed. A fascinating ride with brilliance. A must for any record collection that's worth a damn.… Expand
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