Microcastle
- Deerhunter
- Band Name: Deerhunter
- Record Label: Kranky
- Release Date: Oct 28, 2008
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8.9
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Universal acclaim- based on 72 Ratings
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Positive: 68 out of 72
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Mixed: 2 out of 72
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Negative: 2 out of 72
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markoOct 3, 200910Really a remarkable album; i would argue that this was my favorite of the decade.
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joesNov 7, 200810This is probably the best album of the year. There's no filler in this album specially with tracks like Agoraphobia, Neither of us Uncertainly and Microcastle. Highly Recommended.
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ChrisMay 12, 200910A really awesome album that has made this band one of my favorites.
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AlanrNov 7, 200810Deerhunter, or really I should say bradford cox really outdid himself on this one. The album at first, might not sound as good as their last effort cryptograms, but after two or three plays, it easily becomes a masterpiece to your ears. "Waiting for something from nothing".
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JaredS.Oct 28, 200810Bradford's and Lockett's guitar work is amazing. One of the best albums of the year for sure. I'm going to the record release show in Atlanta and I'm super pumped.
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GeoffGOct 29, 200810I didn't think they could top Cryptograms...but..my god.
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DavidCOct 31, 200810How could they improve on the schizophrenic brilliance of Cryptograms? Like this.
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nashaqFeb 4, 20098Well this is unusual. A bit addictive after a few listens.
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WillieG.ChristmasNov 1, 200810This band, and it's visionary frontman, seem capable of almost anything at this point.
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kellyOct 31, 200810I love albums that surprise and floor me on first listen; that sound like nothing I've heard before but somehow everything I've wanted to hear since. This is on perpetual rotation.
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PinoJan 13, 200910Simply the best album of the year.
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NicholasFeb 15, 20097There are plenty of amazing sounds on this record, but throughout Deerhunter fail to take their concept and draw it out; compared with the repetitive and extended versions of songs in concert, this record is somewhat disappointing in that regard.
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SamNov 8, 20089Awesome. The whole record is amazing, though Nothing Ever Happened was the first song that drew me in (I skipped to it, don't worry!). Other highlights: Never Stops, Agoraphobia, Saved by Old Times.
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rodnimDec 3, 20085Please dont compare this to Loveless, they are Irish heroes.. this is emo drivel for the most part.
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DukeN.Oct 28, 200810Simply put, the best shoegaze record since Loveless.
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SeanPOct 29, 200810I had this album on my computer for 2 months before it was released on CD, listening to it consistently. And I still bought it.
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WesMOct 29, 200810My only complaint is that I don't get why "Nothing Ever Happened" is widely considered the highlight of the album. And that's not really a complaint at all.
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TomPMar 16, 200910A completely unique sound. No weak tracks anywhere on the album, and for me, slightly reminiscent of Pink Floyd. Arguably the best CD of 2008.
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Oct 25, 201010Deerhunter creates passion and punk in their album Microcastle. Many tracks caught my attention, and it was for the good. There are slow songs, songs with attitude and a little bit of funk. I recommend this album to anybody who enjoys music for its depth and figurative meanings. I also recommend this album to people who love and study music as deeply as I do.
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Where the split-personality of Cryptograms hinted as much, a cohesive effort on Microcastle delivers the goods in its entirety.
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86Microcastle shows Deerhunter [sic] progresing with reason, creating one of their best releases yet. [Fall 2008, p.92]
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90The sounds on Microcastle form a lush landscape.