- Record Label: Fueled by Ramen Records
- Release Date: Jan 21, 2014
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Generally favorable reviews- based on 35 Ratings
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Positive: 27 out of 35
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Mixed: 7 out of 35
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Negative: 1 out of 35
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Feb 12, 2014
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Feb 18, 2014I loved Young the Giants first album, it admittedly had its fair share of problems but it was solid rock,n roll; This album is the same case. I think they could have gone for a more raw live sound with less production and synth/polished guitars but nonetheless it was a Great album
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Jan 25, 2014I wasnt a huge fan of YTG's first album. I loved Cough Syrup, My Body, and Apartment but that was about it. However this album is a great change. The band has refined their sound and every song on this album us wonderful. Anagram is my favorite. Not sure why the reviewers harp on them so much. This is one of my favorite albums ever made in my opinion and will be for a very long time.
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Jan 27, 2014Young The Giant's second album is really impressive. So often sophomore albums are extremely disappointing but in no way did YTG disappoint. They could have easily produced an album that is similar to their first but instead they chose to develop their sound while maintaining their original voice. It is a thoroughly enjoyable album from start to finish.
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Feb 3, 2014
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Oct 31, 2015
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May 15, 2015Amazing Give it 2 listens. By the end of the second go around, you'll agree. Not exactly like the first album, just as amazing, better even, but in it's own way! Over a year later and I'm still listening to this album. A PHENOMENAL album! One of my top 10 favorites.
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Nov 24, 2014
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May 11, 2023Definitely not completely sold on this one, still, incredibly catchy tunes and Sameer's voice are enough to enjoy it as a week crafted pop album.
Awards & Rankings
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Mar 20, 2014Mind Over Matter has a fuller, brassier sound than this group’s debut, and especially emphasizes the guitars of Jacob Tilley and Eric Cannata.
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Mar 11, 2014When they nail the postmodern smash-up thing, it's explosive, inventive rock.... The flip side is tracks like the limp Tears for Fears rewrite "Camera."
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Entertainment WeeklyJan 24, 2014Singer Sameer Gadhia's bro sincerity and movie-villianish vocals make for liberating melodrama, even without the primal scream. [31 Jan/7 Feb 2014, p.104]