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- Summary: The David Heumann-led band releases its latest album.
- Record Label: Thrill Jockey
- Genre(s): Indie, Rock
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Positive: 9 out of 13
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Mixed: 4 out of 13
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Negative: 0 out of 13
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MojoBenefiting from a stable line-up throughout, Song of the Pearl manages to sound brighter and more dynamic while retaining its predecessor's visionary essence. [Apr 2009, p.107]
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Under The RadarThe band layers on fuzzy distortion through chugging chord progressions, sounding something like Nirvana fronted by John Fogerty. [Spring 2009, p.76]
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UncutThe ebb and flow of Arbouretum's music, still rooted in folk but flaring into twin-guitar noise-rock, is often astounding. [Apr 2009, p.90]
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While it might not be as interesting or idiosyncratic as its predecessor, "Rites of Uncovering," it is a more-cohesive record that, in turn, makes for more a more-satisfying whole.
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It has a denser, more cohesive sound, more defined rhythms and richer arrangements--and yet lacks some of the subterranean pull of its predecessor.
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Song of the Pearl marks a nice transition for these guys, but it ends up sounding like it could have been more.
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Song of the Pearl, then, is well-executed, but stuck in the same gear, especially in its middle.
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Positive: 1 out of 1
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Mixed: 0 out of 1
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Negative: 0 out of 1
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sergimApr 1, 2009
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