Some Loud Thunder - Clap Your Hands Say Yeah
Some Loud Thunder Image
  • Summary: Dave Fridmann produced the acclaimed indie band's second LP, which again is self-released in the U.S.
Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 20 out of 36
  2. Negative: 0 out of 36
  1. If there is a problem with Some Loud Thunder it is the album's lack of consistency.
  2. An entirely satisfying sophomore effort.
  3. It isn't awful... However, neither does Thunder deliver the lightning strike that would effectively mute the onslaught of a backlash. [#16, p.90]

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 46 out of 59
  2. Negative: 2 out of 59
  1. JuanPabloCH
    10
    am really fascinated with this record, it is without a doubt one of my favorite records of this year because 'Some Loud Thunder' shows a face different with so surprising sounds, for sample 'Satan Said it Dance' or 'Some Lud Thunder' It is a record completely different to the first one and it shows us to a band that continues toward before with strong steps without looking back. Expand
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  2. ToddW
    5
    Clap Your Hands Say Yeah's sophomore effort more than hints at a slump. These guys appear to have a creative monkey on their collective backs. Their first album was brilliant, despite the protestations of some of those on this blog. This offering almost begs one to stay the course. The title track is a f... you to those who can't hang for the rest of the songs. Unfortunately, the rest just aren't that good. This album seems tired and lacking in ideas at some points. No wonder. These guys have been on the proverbial road since inception. If you wait long enough, they'll be playing at a high school cafeteria near you. They appear to fallen into the same rut as Franz Ferdinand in that they never just take a break and let their music do the talking. Enough already, boys. Just put down your instruments and walk away...at least for a while. We'll still be here when you get back to where you once belonged. Remember the saying about absence. Expand
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  3. RobertB
    3
    Very disappointing. All the pretension, none of the fun. f*ck that!
    • 0 of 0 users said yes

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