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A hauntingly beautiful album with tender, melodic pop arrangements that really make a lasting impression.
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For anyone who's never heard The Clientele before, this is the record to get.
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The slight nods to accessibility and the decreased stylization might disappoint some of the faithful at first, but Strange Geometry grows more appealing with repeated listening.
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FilterA brilliantly subtle string section and sparkling production make this walkabout even more visual and complex. [#17, p.102]
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The restraint the whole band shows, on this, their most finished and instantly effective album, becomes something more than respectable: the Clientele’s commitment to their own sound has crystallized into something almost wonderful.
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Despite a few sleepy moments on the album's second half, Strange Geometry has more flair and movement than Violet Hour, and perfects the band's ability to be uplifting and heartbreaking at the same time.
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Here’s a band so fond of their particular brand of mid-tempo dream pop that they do not feel compelled to try anything else. At least they take the time to be particularly observant as they comb their territory.
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UncutBeguiling. [Oct 2005, p.107]
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Another understated near-masterpiece from a band that doesn’t need to make a bang to make a deep impression.
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A more satisfying disc than its predecessors.
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Paste MagazineIt's an instant late-night classic that's a pleasure to stay awake for. [Dec 2005, p.119]
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Strange Geometry is something special to listen to; it feels like an album to treat yourself to as a reward for lovely deeds.
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Q MagazineWith repeated listens, [Geometry] grows in stature, full of intriguing neo-psychedelia. [Oct 2005, p.121]
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The Clientele have crafted another lovely batch of tunes, perfect for autumnal introspection and wintry solitude -- but somehow it doesn't seem like enough.
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MagnetThe crisp production of Strange Geometry does give the group's more sedate inclinations a mild kick in the pants. [#70, p.89]
Awards & Rankings
User score distribution:
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Positive: 12 out of 14
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Mixed: 2 out of 14
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Negative: 0 out of 14
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[Anonymous]Feb 2, 2007I have been waiting for an album like this since the 60s ended.
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michaelkOct 19, 2006
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JCJan 1, 2006