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- Summary: The second full-length release for the indie band led by Louis Jones was produced by Girls bassist, JR White.
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- Record Label: Slumberland
- Genre(s): Pop/Rock, Alternative/Indie Rock, Indie Pop, Noise Pop
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Positive: 7 out of 11
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Mixed: 4 out of 11
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Jun 18, 2013This ought to be the album that launches Spectrals out of the expanses of the insider underground. And if it doesn’t, it’s still one of the best records of 2013.
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Jun 18, 2013It’s clear from even the most half-hearted listen that Spectrals have found their niche space on Sob Story.
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Jun 19, 2013An album that ups the radio-friendly factor without compromising any emotion.
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Jun 13, 2013Louis' new-found confidence oozes from the songs here; it may just be his first steps in the quest to emulate his old rock 'n' roll heroes.
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Jun 27, 2013The album is at its best when Jones delivers brisk, bright rock with endearing hooks... Things begin to lag when Jones drops the tempo and tries his hand at balladry.
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MagnetJul 17, 2013The Style Council-style blue-eyed soul and precise power pop of the debut now have some company that doesn't work, like the '70s Nashville countrypolitan exercise of the title track. [No. 100, p.51]
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Jun 13, 2013Sob Story is a good time, but the party clears out as soon as the record stops spinning. [Jun-Jul 2013, p.91]