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Slick Dogs And Ponies - Louis XIV
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37 out of 100

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6.1 out of 10

Generally favorable reviews- based on 31 Ratings

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  • Summary: The sophomore album for the quartet from San Diego.

Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 0 out of 10
  2. Mixed: 6 out of 10
  3. Negative: 4 out of 10
  1. Under The Radar
    60
    All 10 songs on the album include strings, including the arena-ready 'Air Traffic Control' and the nine-minute 'Hopesick.' Whether these changes represent an improvement for Louis XIV is debatable--mostly it is hit and miss. [Winter 2008, p.83]
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  2. Spin
    60
    Here they effectively marry T. Rex's trash-glam melodicism to a relentless blue-eyed funk beat. [Feb 2008, p.95]
  3. Magnet
    30
    Aside from a handful of tunes, little here is all that memorable, namely because the hooks can't see their way clear of the repetitive, robotic arrangements.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 12 out of 20
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 20
  3. Negative: 8 out of 20
  1. JoeyBagofDonuts
    10
    This is a great album.
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  2. AdamMacD.
    10
    I cannot understand why more people aren't blown away by this record. It has revealed an evolution in the band, a prgression from sexy flirtatiousness to a lovely dirty, sexy cynicism that retains the flavour of the previous record, while taking a huge (but successful) gamble in a different direction. The strings arrangements are brilliant as well, and further demonstrate the chops these fine young gentlemen possess, and as is brashly evident in their live performances.… Expand
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  3. JWest
    3
    I wouldn't agree with the piece of shit comment but it is a pretty bad attempt at jumping on the Jet bandwagon. I loved Air Traffic Control which is what made me buy it. However, after several tries, I have failed to understand how an American band can sound so British. Most of it sucks. I would recommend downloading ATC from Itunes or something and saving your money.… Expand
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