1. fate23

   10

   A freshness retrospective of twentyfive years of indie music (Indie Pop, Dream Pop, Twee Pop, Jangle Pop, Noise Pop, C86. I've forgotten anyone?). And '80s has been a great decade, it's cool a revival still now.… Expand

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2. 2hip2beahipster

   9

   Being 18, I obviously never got a chance to actually live through the 80's. However, 80's pop culture references are always around, the references that state that the music was such better then, and with glam metal being existent during that era, I can't agree. However, there were bands like the Smiths, the Jesus and Mary Chain and so much more great indie bands. The Pains of Being Pure at Heart, remind people who were able to lived through the 80's that there WAS actually some great music, and it makes people like ME, realize that same thing. The Pains of Being Pure at Heart, noisy, and innocent sound work so perfectly here that it's almost impossible to not love this album, with it's straight forwards lyrics and sound. My Terrible Friend and Heart of Your Heartbreak are the two best tracks here, accompanied by a handful of other solid songs. Great album, great debut. Haven't listened to their sophomore effort yet, and I can only hope that they built towards their own identity, but still having the ability to help some of those relive the highlights of the 80's.… Expand

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3. d_nasty

   5

   Here is a band with a lot of promise that is once again too stuck in that "I love the 90s indie scene so I obviously need to replicate it" mentality. I like some of the stuff they went for but it just makes me want to listen to the bands they like instead of them. There are some solid stand out tracks but after a bit the album sounds too limited.… Expand

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