Now Is The Time! - Polysics
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  • Summary: This is the fourth quirky release for the exclamation-point-loving, Devo-esque, Tokyo-based band.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 6 out of 11
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 11
  3. Negative: 1 out of 11
  1. New Musical Express (NME)
    80
    So exciting that it should come with a precautionary bottle of Prozac. [6 May 2006, p.33]
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  2. Alternative Press
    80
    Light years beyond any current dance-punk act. [Apr 2006, p.203]
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  3. Uncut
    60
    While often inscrutable, it's seldom boring. [Jun 2006, p.110]
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  4. Q Magazine
    20
    So migraine-inducing that the Crazy Frog would seem like light relief. [May 2006, p.129]
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  1. AdamX
    10
    God, how out of touch are Q these days? ... Anyway, this album is a fine addition to the ever swelling Polysics catalogue of outstanding spaz rock. They have remained a force to be reckoned with for years now and I hope this will be their breakthrough.… Expand
  2. FoolyC
    8
    Great, strange Japanes Punk Rock infused with dance beats. Think the Hives meets synth pop. If you wish Danko Jones was better and more Asian this is it… Expand

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