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No-one could accuse this Portland trio of skimping on sarcasm--even if it is the kind of sarcasm that dribbles likes a student rallying against capitalism as he pulls in to a McDonald's drive-thru.
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The album isn't a total disaster, though, there are a few songs that manage to overcome the record's flaws and deliver some excitement.
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It is in reality a bit boring, a bit generic, and a bit aggravating.
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There's a pervasive sameness throughout, so even highlights like the title track suffer from diminishing returns.
User score distribution:
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Positive: 10 out of 11
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Mixed: 0 out of 11
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Negative: 1 out of 11
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JonJun 8, 2009
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AndyK.Apr 15, 2009
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MarcApr 10, 2009The Thermals are my favorite band, and this is their best, and most fully realized album.