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Midnight Movies
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Generally favorable reviews - based on 15 Critic Reviews What's this?

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8.1

Universal acclaim- based on 7 Ratings

  • 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 byThe 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

Critic Reviews

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. Under The Radar
    80
    Practically bursts with lusciously arranged, mesmerizing songs that marry traditional rock instruments with electronic adornments. [#7]
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  3. 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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  4. Playlouder
    70
    Even if this was an instrumental album it'd be thoroughly charming.
  5. Splendid
    70
    A solid set of shadowy songs with driving melodies.
  6. Dusted Magazine
    60
    It takes some bands several albums to appreciate the strength in subtlety. On their debut full-length, Midnight Movies may rely on it too much already.
  7. Q Magazine
    40
    The threesome do manage to build up a decent head of steam on the motorik Just To Play, but Olivier's bored tones guarantee the feeling is fleeting. [Mar 2005, p.104]
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  3. Negative: 0 out of 2
  1. DeeL.
    Feb 3, 2008
    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 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.… Collapse
  2. aryar
    Mar 5, 2005
    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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