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79 out of 100

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7.5 out of 10

Generally favorable reviews- based on 13 Ratings

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  • Summary: Originally self-released by the band in 2003, this debut album for Rogue Wave (basically just namesake Zach Rogue, plus additional musicians on some songs) was remastered and re-released by Sub Pop in 2004.

Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 14 out of 16
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 16
  3. Negative: 0 out of 16
  1. Alternative Press
    100
    Think Doug Martsch fronting the Shins and playing the sweetest Carl Newman jams ever. [Sep 2004, p.124]
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  2. All Music Guide
    90
    "Out of the Shadows" is an indie dream come true. A dream like another great Elliott Smith record, or a Sebadoh record that isn't an embarrassment, or a Neutral Milk Hotel record that makes sense.
  3. Stylus Magazine
    60
    On many of the songs here, the accompaniment sounds like an afterthought, adding to the bedroom-recording atmosphere.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 9 out of 9
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 9
  3. Negative: 0 out of 9
  1. BrianH
    10
    Great record. Favs: Sewn Up, Be Kind and Remind, Falcon Settles Me
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  2. ErinM
    10
    Sounds like the Shins!
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  3. BrianJ
    10
    Wow, what a great album. I usually don't give albums 10's, but this one is worth it. This is a must have for fans of the Shins and New Pornographers. This album sneaks up on you. Very melodic. … Expand
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