National Anthem Of Nowhere - Apostle Of Hustle
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  • Summary: 'National Anthem' is the second album for the Canadian band led by Andrew Whiteman, also a guitarist in Broken Social Scene.
Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 8 out of 14
  2. Negative: 0 out of 14
  1. Though the songs here are so much crisper and more exciting, they don't sacrifice the easygoing looseness of Apostle's Folkloric Feel debut.
  2. An album that is warm and inviting without being overpowering and rich and varied enough to warrant repeated listening.
  3. A decent-but not quite perfect-pop album. [#17, p.90]

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 3 out of 3
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 3
  3. Negative: 0 out of 3
  1. jaym
    9
    8.5, definately stronger than BSS's last album. Great album, alot better overall than their debut which was a bit out there and slow (with a few really really good songs). Arts and Crafts for the most part can't miss. Expand
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  2. quixotic
    7
    Richer and wilder than his first album, still a little too repetitive as you reach the end of the experience. Some of the songs create very cinematic atmospheres, like a weird and hypnotic roadmovie soundtrack. Expand
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  3. NatashaE
    7
    Some great beats and interesting instrumentation, but overall few songs have either teeth or heart.
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
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