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The Long Shadow of the Paper Tiger - Mahjongg
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  • Summary: The Chicago-based indie band move toward a more electronic sound on its first album without guitarist Jeff Carrillo.
  • Record Label: K Records
  • Genre(s): Pop/Rock, Alternative/Indie Rock, Alternative Pop/Rock, Indie Rock, Indie Electronic, Post-Rock
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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 5 out of 7
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 7
  3. Negative: 0 out of 7
  1. All Music Guide
    80
    Even if it's not as cohesive as Mahjongg's earlier work, it's easily some of the band's boldest, most confident music.
  2. Tiny Mix Tapes
    80
    The Long Shadow of the Paper Tiger cements their place at the forefront of contemporary dance music. The songs are funky and immediate, but display a global consciousness that puts them in a class of their own.
  3. NOW Magazine
    60
    Sadly, the vocals thwart this otherwise innovative, frantic danceathon. Those who grind their teeth in the presence of excessive vocoder will have to book a session with their dentist. The record's also too short.

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