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MojoApr 6, 2011The vocals of core dynamic duo Alisa Xayalith and Thom Powers instantly proffer more light and shade, while the punchy garage of Kraut Of All Of This, distorted, gliding My Bloody Valentine-lite of Frayed And Spank, or thundering Chemical Brothers detonations at the heart of A Wolf In Geek's Clothing all point to far more than just obscure psych records in their collection. [Apr 2011, p.100]
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UncutMar 29, 2011You're unlikely to be disappointed. [Apr 2011, p.84]
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Mar 17, 2011Musically, lyrically and emotionally, it works.
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Mar 17, 2011A classic case of ugly and beautiful: TN&F's passive melodicism and aggressive innovation clash in a dazzling blaze of psych/sonic fireworks.
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Mar 17, 2011Passive Me, Aggressive You is undoubtedly a pop album, and an impressive one at that. There's a nice blend of intensity and honesty here, which TH&F will do well to maintain in their future career.
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Apr 27, 2011It's infectious, and though the album is heavy in inspirational debt, Passive's highs are tantalizing enough to lure you to come for a bright-eyed joyride.
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Apr 6, 2011Passive Me, Aggressive You is novel and refreshing, even with overt pop influences.
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Mar 17, 2011Despite the overarching feel of having a bit of the early MGMT's about them (which, to be fair, is hardly a bad thing), there's enough variety within the New Zealanders' debut to prove they're more than just a one-trick, party-starting pony.
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Mar 17, 2011Listening to the Naked and Famous' guttingly good 2011 full-length debut, Passive Me Aggressive You, one thing is clear: this band loves a hot chorus.
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Mar 17, 2011Many songs have a steady drum-machine thump to keep the listener's attention focused, even as the low-key vocals nudge toward narcosis.
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Q MagazineApr 6, 2011But for all their obvious influences, they're as youthfully exuberant as MGMT and surely no band has used echo quite so deftly since interesting-period Jesus ANd Mary Chain. [Apr 2011, p.104]
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Mar 17, 2011The overall impression of the album is that the Naked and Famous have arrived rather late to the 80s-retro party.
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Mar 17, 2011You could justify that over-emphasis as evidence of a broad-ranging band flexing their options and chafing at their limits. But, in songs and career alike, you could also say The Naked and Famous might benefit from a sense of pacing.
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Mar 29, 2011It's a welcome escape, but it doesn't have the shape and form of something worth escaping to and remains at best a quality xerox of pop music today.
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Under The RadarMar 22, 2011It is a decent debut, with a lot of room for growth. [Feb 2011, p.66]
Awards & Rankings
User score distribution:
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Positive: 38 out of 42
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Mixed: 4 out of 42
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Negative: 0 out of 42
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