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Even with a few stumbles, Raise the Dead is among Phantom Planet's most enjoyable albums.
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Alternative PressThe moodiest moments are what ultimately make this album Phantom Planet's best. [May 2008, p.140]
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The guitar rock here is loud, taut, buoyant--but stands little chance of getting inside your head.
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For all the angst, Raise the Dead is ultimately uplifting.
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Raise the Dead works best when power takes a backseat to pop. [May 2008, p.106]
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Jumping from Bowie glam to disco punk, the band tosses in synths, arch backing coos and riffing saxes for songs that are both expansive and strange.
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There are just as many promising set-ups on Raise the Dead as there are muddled conclusions, which I suppose is what ultimately makes for such a frustrating listening experience.
User score distribution:
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Positive: 17 out of 18
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Mixed: 0 out of 18
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Negative: 1 out of 18
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SundayApr 22, 2008Liars! it will almost surely get inside your head, and stay. great album by a great band! get it!
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PrestonJ.Apr 21, 2008
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JasonApr 20, 2008Easily their best yet, they've found a good balance between the overly poppy The Guest and the forced garage rock of their self-titled album.