- Record Label: Majordomo
- Release Date: Aug 5, 2008
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Generally favorable reviews- based on 48 Ratings
User score distribution:
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Positive: 39 out of 48
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Mixed: 1 out of 48
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Negative: 8 out of 48
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Aug 15, 2012As A musician myself I don't understand these negative/low reviews, The airborne toxic event are one of the most unique bands I've heard in awhile, all of there songs are enjoyable and catchy, They've quickly become one of my favorite bands, next to sublime, SOAD, Foo Fighters and Blue October..
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Apr 2, 2011
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Feb 13, 2011Just... Yes. I adore the entire album. Gasoline and Missy are my favorite tracks. I enjoy the mix of melancholy in some tracks and energy in the other. The lyrics were surprisingly good, too!
Can't wait for the new album! -
DylanA-COct 5, 2009
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BobS.Oct 4, 2009Like a combination of Modest mouse and the killers, but without the musical genius of either. Strong lyrics, cool guitar riffs, and interesting.
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DarrenW.Aug 28, 2009Can't be doing with all the '...they're so derivative' type reviews. Of course there are influences - many great minds have expanded on the wrk of others. Critics should get out of their ivory towers and appreciate this album for what it is - Brilliant!
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GrahamB.Mar 7, 2009Great album, and a great live show. I can't wait to hear more from them.
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BradPJan 4, 2009Just heard these guys- Can't believe how good they are! I think they are the Best Band this year.. Wouldn't be suprised if they were nominated for a Grammy this year!!! Sometime around Midnight, Gasoline and Innocence are all worthy of Number 1 hits.
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JamesI.Dec 18, 2008Awesome! it's about time a band that has it's own sound comes along.
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NatM.Dec 11, 2008Nothing terribly wrong with this album, but after a few listens really trying to get into it, there's nothing going for it either. I feel like there's really no heart to it. Airborne Toxic Event feel like a band going through the motions.
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WL.Oct 26, 2008I love this album. I do realize that ATE sounds somewhat like other bands. However, despite this, they create an album of consistently excellent songs with catchy hooks.
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BrianSOct 2, 2008
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DevinSep 26, 2008I had never heard indie rock sound so hollow and soulless until I really gave this record a thorough spin. Not only is their music shockingly boring, they also apparently can't take criticism, as they sent a whiny page-long letter to pitchfork regarding their poor review. Out of all of the publications here, Pitchfork got it most correct: this band sucks in every possible way.
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CharlieQ.Sep 20, 2008A haunting, energetic & atmospherically fuzzy debut w/ litery lyric references. Snobby Pitchfork review aside, I find this one to be compelling and a real grower.
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MartinL.Sep 13, 2008Solid album, with surprising lyrics; everyday life events put in such a way that it grabs you: «your stomach in ropes» and ends up being poetic in its own way.
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RichB.Sep 10, 2008Finally~ A band that appeals to people over 18. Congrates to a Great New Band and Record... It's about time!!!
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RachelC.Sep 10, 2008
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zzzAug 19, 2008This band is awesome... there music is fresh... there music evokes emotion. They are at their best Live... 5 amazing musicians who clearly loe what they do! The album is chock full of great tunes... allow yourself to take the journey.
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ChrisCAug 12, 2008I haven't heard the album. I'm only making this comment to express how awesome it is to make your band name a Dom Delillo reference!
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LawrenceG.Aug 12, 2008Good lyrics, dull music.
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MusicMavenAug 12, 2008
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Awards & Rankings
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On the album’s best moments, he pours his hopeless longing into sweaty, inebriated celebrations of love’s boundless optimism.
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The Airborne Toxic Event is the sound of a band that’s not exactly sure what it wants to sound like, trying on different styles and approaches for size. It so happens that, more often that not, those approaches make for a good fit.
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The Airborne Toxic Event’s gift is two-fold -- they manage to take the little things, the day-to-day ellipses of modern romance and elevate them to a level of art.