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Tarot Classics [EP] - Surfer Blood
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77 out of 100

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7.2 out of 10

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  • Summary: The indie rock band releases a six-track EP, which includes remixes by Speculator and Totally Sincere.

Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 17 out of 18
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 18
  3. Negative: 0 out of 18
  1. Absolute Punk (Staff reviews)
    Nov 4, 2011
    85
    Tarot Classics so efficiently sets to buoyant, energetic music a viewpoint that is not only discontent but increasingly disinterested. And it's all somewhat hidden, because party tunes these can still be.
  2. The A.V. Club
    Oct 25, 2011
    83
    Without sounding like a throwback, Surfer Blood might be the best band currently in business that's playing by the same musical rules that made indie rock such a force back in the day. Exhibit A is the Tarot Classics EP.
  3. PopMatters
    Nov 3, 2011
    60
    Growing pains and all, Tarot Classics does keep things interesting enough by working with and building on the qualities that helped Surfer Blood make a big splash with Astro Coast.

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  1. DARSH
    9
    Not as good as Astro Coast, but some very catchy tunes and a good EP from Surfer Blood. It seems to carry the same youthful nuance as exhibited in Astro Coast, but Tarot Classics is a more refined, which I didn't like. That being said, I can't wait for the third album.… Expand
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  2. j30
    6
    Some catchy grooves by the Florida based band. EP's are hard to rate because their not a full album length so it leaves you wanting more and driving yourself crazy. The produced quality has hurt some of the charm that I liked from Astro Coast, but I still want more of it.… Expand
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