Now Or Heaven - The Broken West
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  • Summary: The sophomore album for the indie rock band based in Los Angeles.

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  1. Positive: 3 out of 9
  2. Mixed: 6 out of 9
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  1. The A.V. Club
    91
    More importantly, the songwriting is better this time around, with sharp hooks that draw blood once they grab on.
  2. Filter
    66
    It's no sophomore slump, but it's a little disappointing to see a band embracing city life, backing chugging electric guitars with metered, occasionally mechanical rhythms. [Fall 2008, p.105]
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  3. All Music Guide
    60
    As it is, Now or Heaven is good enough but too derivative and uneven to be seen as anything other than a mild disappointment.
  4. Under The Radar
    60
    There are some strong moments, especially 'Gwen, Now And then,' 'Auctioneer,' and 'Perfect Game,' but those high points are surrounded largely by filler. [Fall 2008, p.79]
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