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- Summary: The band's sophomore disc includes guest appearances by Wilco and Scott McCaughey (Minus 5).
- Record Label: Matador
- Genre(s): Indie, Rock
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Score distribution:
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Positive: 8 out of 21
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Mixed: 12 out of 21
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Negative: 1 out of 21
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Alternative PressA batch of lazy mid-afternoon pop songs that only sound better when his friends from Wilco show up to sing along. [Apr 2004, p.86]
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Q MagazineThe album heats up nicely, with songs like Line It Up far easier to warm to than former Pavement buddy Steven Malkmus' solo work. [Feb 2004, p.105]
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It's a pleasant listen, with twice the beauty of its predecessor 'All This Sounds Gas', but while the songs are easy to appreciate, they are difficult to love.
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It’s not as focused as it could’ve been, considering the freshness of the songs.
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Ultimately it makes you feel the loss of Pavement all the more.
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MojoFor all its country rockin' appeal, Monsoon lacks the emotional charge of its predecessor. [Feb 2004, p.98]
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There are half-considered melodies, vague nods to alt-country and a general cheerlessness that often makes listening a chore.
Score distribution:
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Positive: 0 out of 1
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Mixed: 1 out of 1
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Negative: 0 out of 1
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BrianJMar 17, 2004
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