Mentor Tormentor - Earlimart
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66 out of 100

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8.8 out of 10

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  • Summary: The Los Angeles band's follow-up to their 2004 release, Treble & Tremble.

Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 10 out of 14
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 14
  3. Negative: 1 out of 14
  1. Under The Radar
    80
    Mentor Tormentor stands as a testament to Espinoza's growth and resilience. [Summer 2007, p.73]
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  2. Lost At Sea
    80
    Mentor Tormentor is an inviting listen; it is, among other things, an advanced course in baroque pop and a warm reminder of the thriving music scene in and around their renowned namesake town.
  3. NOW Magazine
    60
    You'll find great boy-girl vocals, muted guitars and quiet but hooky pop.
  4. The A.V. Club
    25
    These days, the group creates reasonable facsimiles of utter tedium.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 3 out of 3
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 3
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  1. FrankL.
    10
    Excellent release!! Earlimart comes through again. I love every song on it. Met them at Joe's pub in the city, wonderful human beings and musicians.… Collapse
  2. JCC.
    8
    A silky smooth album with obvious nods to Elliott Smith and The Posies. A welcome return.
  3. RLB
    8
    Earlimart's a band that makes great records and puts on outstanding shows. Saw them open for Son Volt and became instantly hooked. Mentor is an enjoyable listen, especially for a crisp fall afternoon.… Expand

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