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7.2 out of 10

Generally favorable reviews- based on 11 Ratings

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  • Summary: The indie rock band from Minnesota self-produced its third album.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 10 out of 18
  2. Mixed: 8 out of 18
  3. Negative: 0 out of 18
  1. Alternative Press
    Jan 11, 2011
    80
    Outside has a knack for taking these slow-building verses toward delayed rewards--by the time you reach the marrow of a tune, it's already the best Tapes 'N Tapes song you've ever heard. [Feb 2011, p.90]
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  2. Filter
    Jan 12, 2011
    78
    It's a cleaner, catchier Tapes 'n Tapes that, despite often flaunting rather than infusing its influences, may actually leave you humming its tunes.
  3. Q Magazine
    Apr 12, 2011
    60
    The absence of a monstrous lead track, though, suggests the appeal will remain selective. [Apr 2011, p.110]
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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 4 out of 4
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 4
  3. Negative: 0 out of 4
  1. ZacharyMatson
    10
    An amazing album that sucks you in from the very beginning. Every track has it's own unique sound and feel, solid acoustics and an amazing lead vocalist with clever and smart lyrics. Outside is a rare gem.… Expand
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  2. clawrence199
    9
    This is definitely an upgrade from walk it off. I highly respect the work of David Fridmann on the last album but he always seems to take the compression sledgehammer to the mix, which in my subjective opinion, ruins a little bit of Tapes n Tapes genius. Outside is Tapes n Tapes with full dynamic range. Not to mention the band's music is much for infectious.… Expand
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  3. KateM
    8
    This would easily be a 10, if not for Mumford & Sons, who make Tapes 'n Tapes look lackluster in comparison, being two bands of a similar sound. The gritty vocals, the infectious beats and over all togetherness of Outside make it a truely great album. Note worthy songs include Badaboom and Freak Out, which have the most energy and passion of an otherwise slightly monotenous album.… Expand
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