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57 out of 100

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7.6 out of 10

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  • Summary: Lou Barlow (Sebadoh) is still the heart of The Folk Implosion, but on the lo-fi band's fourth full-length release, his supporting cast has changed. Gone is co-founder and writing partner John Davis; in his place are Sebadoh drummer Russ Pollard and Alaska guitarist Imaad Wassif.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 4 out of 11
  2. Mixed: 7 out of 11
  3. Negative: 0 out of 11
  1. E! Online
    75
    Nothing here is as generous as the hooks found on the band's sole hit (you may remember "Natural One" from the Kids soundtrack), but there's plenty of mournful rock for the mopers in the world.
  2. Q Magazine
    60
    Gone are most of the Beck-ish hip hop stylings, back is the bespoke indiecraft of spidery guitars, loose drums and oblique lyricism. [Mar 2003, p.108]
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  3. Mojo
    60
    For better and occasionally worse, it feels effortless for listener and writer alike. [Apr 2003, p.112]
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  3. Negative: 1 out of 2
  1. OgtoF
    10
    Tout est bon.
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  2. michaelm
    2
    Very dull. Disappointing for Lou Barlow fans. Hoped for better but, got what I expected.
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