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Feb 15, 2011This is an engaging, rewarding listen that promises great things in the future from our four heroes.
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Feb 15, 2011Despite a minor quality slip two-thirds in, many will find solace in its sadness. It's a requiem for lost dreams, a 'melancholy dolly', but, crucially, Ruppert packs a killer knack for melody, too.
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Feb 15, 2011While these musicians have no problem coming together to craft a solid, emotional record, the sound is far from being their own.
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Feb 15, 2011Sure enough Freddy Ruppert's second album as Former Ghosts is as warm, life-affirming and snuggly as a coatless night on the Siberian steppes.
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Mar 10, 2011Given Ruppert's past predilection for dramatic singing, one would think his vocals would be a perfect match for these backing tracks. Unfortunately, he often doesn't rise to the challenge.
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Feb 15, 2011Danilova and Stewart are respecting the intended intimacy of the record, but this could have been so much more had they let themselves bring a dash of Zola Jesus and Xiu Xiu, rather than phoning in their parts.
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Feb 15, 2011No doubt there's an EP's-worth of gems buried here that are worth returning to, but for the most part, New Love resembles its thematic obsession: it's a strained affair.