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Alternative PressWith Nothing, Manchester Orchestra have created what will ineveitably be regarded as one of the landmark releases of 2009, and more noticeable they've exceeded the hype that's surrounded them for nearly three years. [May 2009, p.109]
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The young band has learned a great secret: It’s possible to make a massive, commercial, go-for-the-gusto Rock Record while still holding on to dark idiosyncrasies and seriousness of purpose.
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The unabashed emotion in their all-out approach will surely appeal to fans of raw yet sentimental Southern rock, Weezer and Modest Mouse followers, and angst-ridden teens.
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Despite a couple of forgettable tracks near the end (the bland Tony The Tiger, and the overlong Everything To Nothing) then, this is an album that wears its befuddled, het-up, over-emotional heart on its sleeve, and is all the better, less slick and more interesting for it.
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Mean Everything to Nothing is an excellent record, but no better or worse than its predecessor. It’s just different.
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FilterThis sort of sincerity is what makes a good album, and it's what too many records these days are missing. [Spring 2009, p.100]
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With this foulmouthed, backsliding rock, Hull and his flock do Dixie real proud.
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Manchester Orchestra are from Atlanta and play loud/quiet grunge. Nothing new then, but fans of the Pixies and Weezer will love it.
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Everything also packs enough stadium-rocking grit for Kings of Leon-loving heathens. Lord help them.
User score distribution:
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Positive: 27 out of 36
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Mixed: 2 out of 36
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Negative: 7 out of 36
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NickEApr 25, 2009
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