The Fragile Army - The Polyphonic Spree
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68 out of 100

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8.7 out of 10

Universal acclaim- based on 27 Ratings

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  • Summary: This third LP is the first release since 2004 for the Texas-based choral/symphonic rock group fronted by Tim DeLaughter.

Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 14 out of 22
  2. Mixed: 7 out of 22
  3. Negative: 1 out of 22
  1. All Music Guide
    90
    The melodies are far more varied than on previous outings, and the sense of dynamics and balance of tension in these songs -- and the arrangements that accompany them -- are the most sophisticated this group has ever pulled off.
  2. Under The Radar
    80
    Sharpened writing invests these songs with plenty of hooks, yet manageable lengths insure they never overstay their welcome, always leaving you wanting more. [Summer 2007, p.84]
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  3. New Musical Express (NME)
    60
    There's plenty of interest here, then--but is anyone still listening?
  4. NOW Magazine
    20
    The novelty of it all has quickly worn thin.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 15 out of 16
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 16
  3. Negative: 1 out of 16
  1. MariaW.
    10
    All the songs make me so happy!! Expecially running away, i could listen to it all day, so could the rest of my family!!!!!!
  2. MathewR.
    8
    Not as good as Together we`re Heavy, but nonetheless a good album worth 8/10
  3. jyotirmayadas
    7
    The "Fragile Army" has some great moments here and there and some not-so-great moments. All together though, it's a good album worth buying and listening to, and thank god they got rid of the sheets they were wearing!… Expand
  4. JohnnyZ
    2
    You would think one of them would have learned how to sing by now. Or how about some harmony, they are call POLYPHONIC, but they all sing the same stupid notes.… Expand

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