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74 out of 100

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7.4 out of 10

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  • Summary: Based out of Portland, the experimental rock trio's latest album delivers more of its unconventional instrumentation and showcases its genre-defying capabilities.
  • Record Label: Barsuk
  • Genre(s): Pop/Rock, Alternative/Indie Rock, Indie Rock, Post-Rock, Experimental Rock
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  1. Positive: 20 out of 25
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 25
  3. Negative: 0 out of 25
  1. New Musical Express (NME)
    90
    Each track on their fourth boasting a captivating blend of experimentalism and depth.
  2. musicOMH.com
    90
    Despite its experimental genesis, Mines is an incredibly relatable indie-pop gem.
  3. Mojo
    60
    Mines dips and twists spindly, telescopic guitar lines, taut coils of rhythm and controlled electronic pulses. [Oct. 2010, p. 100]
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  1. akronjack
    9
    Another solid release from one of my favorite bands (who happen to be exceptionally excellent live). If you haven't heard these guys before, I'd highly suggest their past releases. This is probably the only band of whom I can listen to every album front to back.… Expand
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