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Sep 28, 2011The only downside to the album is that the songs begin to blend together a little by the end, but in a comfortably warm way instead of a boring, take-the-record-off-now kind of way.
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Oct 4, 2011Fortunately, the songwriting matches the level of ambition on Romantic Comedy, with Craig and Drennan expanding on their bedroom-pop roots with lush, exquisite arrangements that remain rooted in shiny guitars, simple rhythms, and bright hooks.
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Sep 28, 2011We gain a clearer glimpse of dual singer/songwriters Alex Craig and Ian Drennan's knack for pleasant hooks and intelligent pop lyrics,
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Sep 29, 2011Their overzealous sense of accomplishment can't be denied, especially when the album itself manages to never skip a beat.
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MagnetNov 11, 2011The songs' infectiousness outweighs their questionable stylizations. [#81, p. 53]
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Oct 6, 2011It's the songs alone that kill you on Romantic Comedy, and that's a good thing.
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Sep 28, 2011The record too often seems unsure of itself, the band uncertain of their ability to make this style of music conform to their rules rather than vice versa--a shame considering how talented Craig and Drennan are when it comes to melody and song.
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Sep 28, 2011While obviously studying their heroes with a fine tooth comb, Big Troubles has done a perfect job of combining past and present guitar pop into one 30 minute stew.
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Oct 12, 2011They might have lost a little bit of character, but thankfully Big Troubles remain reliable writers of catchy pop songs.