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Generally favorable reviews- based on 58 Ratings
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Positive: 44 out of 58
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Mixed: 9 out of 58
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Negative: 5 out of 58
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JeffSMay 3, 2006An incredible album which takes diverse influences and emulsifies them into catchy, relexive pop-rock songs. Can't stop saying enough good things about this album. Clear pavement influence is not "ripping off"... not when it all sounds this fresh. Malkmus only wishes his tunes were this good at this point.
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wackymanApr 29, 2006great effort! although not to original
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GonzoSep 25, 2006This album is breathstealing!Fantastic riffs,melodies and a lots of energy...
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jayDec 3, 2006This album reminds me why I stay on metacritic. To find something that stands out that I might not have found. A cross between The Strokes and Arcade Fire with more of an upbeat. Take that suckas!!!
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DrunkenMasterAug 31, 2006Best Pavement cover band EVER.
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MihaiVSep 6, 2006It's a grower, but with pacience it's rewarding. Best track:Insistor.
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RobertGApr 28, 2006Great album, I see this being on my year end top 10 list.
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QuinMay 1, 2006For straight up rock and roll, this is about as creative and imaginative as it gets. Considering I bought this along with about 7 other new releases, this is the one I can't stop listening to... it's still growing on me after a dozen listens.
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boxkiteMay 1, 2006these guys are great. really. people (aka jason) can always say this band sounds like that band and whatever. but if you go back about 10 years people could say that stuff about the pixies and pavement so its a losing battle. just check these guys out and !CRANK IT UP! so you can't hear all the whiners.
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DaveBMay 17, 2006Original, energetic album that really sticks with you after a couple listens. The sequencing, style and dynamic changes really make this a great album to listen to straight through, yet each song stands up well on its own. Simply put, as the DOA reviewer stated, "You will not be able to tear yourself away from this album."
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dantecMay 26, 2006great album.one of the besti have heard in a long time.i saw them in austin and nobody has impressed me live in a long time since elliot smith in the mid 90s or white stripes pre elephant
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BenTMay 5, 2006so far, best indie rock of the year, but hardly comparable to some of the best & runners up of the last few years. however, this was originally a demo & we could see big things from this group.
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romanmcMay 5, 2006
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AaronSJun 14, 2006A wonderful album that you may find yourself hopelessly addicted to listening to. I tried to avoid this one due to all of the internet hype, but damn it, it was all deserved. Great little disc. One of the best records to come out last year and since it's only really gained attention and a major push this year, it's one of this year's best too!!
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claywJul 28, 2006I love this album. Cannot stop listening to it!! I love this band live and the album is a must hear for true music lovers!
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HeidiSJul 28, 2006
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JoshWAug 3, 2006fell in love after the first listen. one of the best new bands I have heard in a long time.
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FlinchBotSep 23, 2006OUtstanding.
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paulkSep 26, 2006
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NicoleLMar 27, 2007I love this CD. It's different. It's not a "moody" CD. I can listen to it when Im happy, tired, sad, mad....anything. They know their stuff and they're wicked live!
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TomCasualMay 22, 2006This album is a tremendous listen. Ignore the guy who hates this just because Pitchfork liked it. This is a great album, easy to listen to, and yet stretches the imagination. It's not going to blow you away with originality, but it definitely will keep your attention and be a captivating listen.
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thebigstanatorJul 26, 2006
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EricL.Dec 31, 2007It's awesome dude. As indie groups seem to be moving away from the fury, Tapes N Tapes keeps it alive with their Sonic Youth or Smashing Pumpkin screeches of distortion. The Loon kicks ass.
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MarcMar 31, 2008This is just really, really good. Pure and simple.
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KarlC.Dec 11, 2007Totally amazing! This album rocks throughout. Tapes is so refreshing to hear, a blend of Pixes-Violent Femmes- and their own sound. Totally recommend.
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Mar 26, 2012Sweet collection of slick, well crafted songs. Every one sounds different from any other; some are explosive, some are laid back and chill. And it has its own unique energy running through. I've never heard anything quite like it.
Awards & Rankings
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The Loon is nothing short of an incredibly focused song suite, minus all the extraneous frivolities that you’ve gotten too used to hearing from an "incredibly focused song suite."
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You will not be able to tear yourself away from this album. This is no daringly outrageous, Kid A-esque “progressive” music that nobody really enjoys listening to. This is rock 'n roll.
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The first must-listen record of the year.