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67 out of 100

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7.8 out of 10

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  • Summary: The Los Angeles trio, making their recording debut with this self-titled release, have attracted a growing fanbase over the last two years via their live shows, which highlight their atmospheric, vaguely Stereolab-esque music. The group (who met via want ads in the L.A. Weekly) is led by singer/drummer Gena Olivier.… Expand

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 9 out of 15
  2. Mixed: 6 out of 15
  3. Negative: 0 out of 15
  1. Tiny Mix Tapes
    90
    A highly successful debut release.
  2. Urb
    80
    It's mighty moody stuff for a debut, but it's carried off just right. [Nov 2004, p.100]
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  3. Under The Radar
    80
    Practically bursts with lusciously arranged, mesmerizing songs that marry traditional rock instruments with electronic adornments. [#7]
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  4. New Musical Express (NME)
    60
    Poetic lyrics, tender guitars, tortured synths and Olivier's heavenly vocals. [29 Jan 2005, p.59]
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  1. Positive: 2 out of 2
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  1. DeeL.
    10
    Amazing first effort! And the growth on cd #2 is nothing short of genius. Each cut is a journey to and from somewhere you've always wanted to go.… Expand
  2. aryar
    9
    absolutely mesmerizing album. the songs may not all be memorable but you want to listen to them again anyway because you want more.

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