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- Artist(s): Peter Hale, Jen Turner, Luke Temple, Michael Bloch
- Summary: The six-song EP was recorded during the same time frame as 2009's Pigeons and was produced by the band's bass player Jen Turner.
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- Record Label: Secretly Canadian
- Genre(s): Pop/Rock, Alternative/Indie Rock, Alternative Pop/Rock, Indie Rock, Experimental Rock
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May 27, 2011As a stand-alone, six-set album, it compares just fine to last year's eight-set Pigeons and in many ways, is a detached piece on its own. With songs that are as refined and delicately composed as this, Here We Go Magic have already presented a strong catalog to take notice of.
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May 10, 2011Its mischievous and fun with an undercurrent of sadness--definitely a charming release to add to their catalog.
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May 10, 2011Now, clearly, the group has momentum on their side and seems locked into a promising direction. On the strength of these six songs, it now seems fitting to resuscitate those declarations.
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May 10, 2011Of the six songs, not a single one feels unfinished or thrown-away. The fourth track, "Hollywood," feels a bit thin, but only in comparison to the rich textures on either side.
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May 10, 2011With The January EP, Here We Go Magic has found a way to mature their sound without abandoning its core elements.
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May 12, 2011There are still a couple of puzzling decisions--"Backwards Time" is such a pitch-perfect evocation of the Police that it's actually distracting--but The January EP succeeds where the other Here We Go Magic releases have mostly failed; instead of handing you a couple of shiny baubles, it provides you with an inviting headspace to fall into.
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May 16, 2011Even if the primary common characteristic of this stuff is how exceedingly pleasant it all is, there's always a place for that, regardless of what month it is.
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