Strapped - The Soft Pack
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  • Summary: The southern Californian indie rock quartet releases its follow-up to its self-titled debut.

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  1. Positive: 15 out of 20
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 20
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  1. Magnet
    Dec 4, 2012
    85
    The band has simply folded its past into a bigger, richer whole. [No. 93, p.58]
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  2. This Is Fake DIY
    Oct 1, 2012
    80
    Strapped is a significant step forward from their debut; far more expansive and ambitious.
  3. Filter
    Sep 26, 2012
    78
    While these graduates are busy looking for a nail on which to hang their new diplomas, make sure you've got a needle to play their new record.
  4. Q Magazine
    Oct 23, 2012
    60
    Mostly Strapped is unified by a fuggy atmosphere, likeably odd guitar details and some immediate choruses. [Nov 2012, p.105]
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  1. MatthewColombia
    9
    A solid sophomore album. It's complete diferent in sound then previous efforts, but its sound is innovative, and feels fresh. I enjoyed a lot, and was one of my favourite records of 2012.… Expand

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