by
The Coral
- Record Label: Deltasonic
- Release Date: Jan 26, 2004
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A rather more satisfying record than their second.
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It's this mixing of old and new dynamics that makes Nightfreak and the Sons of Becker such a compelling listen.
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The album glistens with supple melodies, chameleon-like stances towards the history of rock and orderly, accomplished instrumental prowess.
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Provides us with a fascinating insight into the mindset of a band who’ve gone from BMX riding curio’s to the oddest paid-up residents of the top ten for years.
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Boils with energy, excitement, and a passion to experiment.
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Entertainment WeeklyRestores the rougher edges... but with slighter songs. [13 Feb 2004, p.71]
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MojoA varied, febrile affair more often than not in pursuit of the lunatic. [Feb 2004, p.93]
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On closer inspection, much of Nightfreak and the Sons of Becker appears less like an exercise in deliberately alienating the Coral's audience than a counterpoint to their second album.
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Nightfreak is imbued with an appealing, frantic punk energy, but hamstrung by third-rate Zappa lyrics.
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UncutLittle more than a bunch of B-sides in search of a point. [Mar 2004, p.87]
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Q MagazineWhile Nightfreak... is not spattered with great songs, it does have its moments. [Feb 2004, p.101]
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A flatulent, irrelevant, self-indulgent attempt at recapturing the hotwired spontaneity of their debut through a dirge of sub-par psychedelia and try-hard freakouts.
User score distribution:
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Positive: 7 out of 10
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Mixed: 2 out of 10
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Negative: 1 out of 10
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MaciejWApr 6, 2005Nothing essential, but a nice carry over from the second album and a good filler til we get the real deal with their third album proper.
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williampAug 30, 2004don't understand the negative press. if you're looking for a coral fix until their next full length, this is it.
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RobertAApr 3, 2004tip toes on a good album..but overall familiar fun.