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74

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8.1

Universal acclaim- based on 16 Ratings

  • Summary: Based out of Portland, the experimental rock trio's latest album delivers more of its unconventional instrumentation and showcases its genre-defying capabilities.
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  • Record Label: Barsuk
  • Genre(s): Pop/Rock, Alternative/Indie Rock, Indie Rock, Post-Rock, Experimental Rock
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Oh I'll bet I know what you like At least think I know what you might I'm not the most cocksure guy But I get more bold with every smile So please,... See the rest of the song lyrics
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Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  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. cokemachineglow
    84
    The starburst drum-fills, the jackknife stabs of guitar, the vocal melodies bronzed with catchiness-all of it soars, nodding at vitality, as though the aesthetics of joy might, if stressed enough, smother sadness until it's finally gone for good.
  3. PopMatters
    80
    This is an album as hard to predict as it is to nail down into one stylistic category, which proves to be its greatest strength.
  4. Slant Magazine
    80
    Mines is thoroughly what one has come to expect from Menomena: an album that is titanic in scope, filled with offbeat wordplay, and entangled instruments.
  5. NOW Magazine
    80
    It's a slow, über-democratic process that, on the band's fourth album, results in sputtering post-rock à la early Flaming Lips that varies wildly from song to song.
  6. Austin Chronicle
    67
    Drama aside, space is Menomena's final frontier, and they use it to great effect.
  7. Uncut
    40
    It's audacious stuff, but emotionally unengaging, with the lyrics being the weakest link and those songs remaining ultimately elusive. [Sep 2010, p.99]
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  3. Negative: 0 out of 2
  1. finlaycm
    Oct 11, 2012
    10
    I've just checked my last.fm account that this is my most listened to album, ever, Wow. Not supprised though. I think this is there best,I've just checked my last.fm account that this is my most listened to album, ever, Wow. Not supprised though. I think this is there best, although I'm sure people would disagree. Slow burning, complex conically interesting, yet still melodic. Dense with references and hidden gems if you care to listen. Can only be enjoyed by a full listen.… Expand
  2. akronjack
    Sep 8, 2010
    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,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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