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Red Devil Dawn is as intricate and bewitching as the work of Tom Waits or the Tindersticks.
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The album's not a step forward so much as a squirm in quicksand.
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Bachmanns transition from indie curmudgeon to singer-songwriter is complete: his arrangements are now horn- and string-fattened creations of grand sophistication; his songs now contain hope and broken spirit simultaneously; but the most significant growth displayed on Red Devil Dawn, and the reason this album is Bachmanns finest moment since his Barry Black days, is that you can now see Eric Bachmann as the subject of most of his songs.
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Red Devil Dawn is a welcome masterpiece of emotional subtleties -- the great record that Crooked Fingers missed the mark on with 2001's drunken, bluesy and somewhat disappointing Bring On the Snakes.
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On Red Devil Dawn, Crooked Fingers have made huge strides towards becoming one of the most fascinating bands in some time.
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What sets Red Devil Dawn apart, though, is a sense of personalized tragedy that Bachmann hasn't addressed much before.
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His most accomplished song cycle to date.
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The lyrics on Red Devil Dawn are some of his most poetic to date.
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Red Devil Dawn reveals the ex-Archers Of Loaf leader gaining momentum with his latest incarnation, which bodes quite well for future releases.
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Fans will eat up this new record, as the songwriting rivals, and often exceeds, the best of Crooked Fingers' prior curious work.
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Red Devil Dawn is by far the most consistent Crooked Fingers album, and in many respects, probably the best in general.
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A rewarding, re-listenable collection of solid rockers and ballads.
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KayMMar 3, 2003
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danmFeb 13, 2003a lyrical masterpiece. the melodies will haunt you. bachmann's tales of drunkenness and redemption are unforgettable.