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- Summary: The experimental San Francisco outfit led by Rob Fisk and Greg Saunier return with what is by far their lengthiest (and calmest) release yet.
- Record Label: Kill Rock Stars
- Genre(s): Indie, Rock
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Score distribution:
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Positive: 20 out of 22
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Mixed: 1 out of 22
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Negative: 1 out of 22
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The New York TimesIt is something most indie-rock bands take a long time to achieve, if ever: a heavy footfall, a no-half-stepping opus, a defining statement. [9 Oct 2005]
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Interesting, unique, weird and inviting.
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By turns jubilant, confused, afraid, angry, sad, relieved, all pretty poignant, yes.
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The Runners Four is simply another interesting collection of tunes from a group that refuses to curtail its trespasses across musical boundaries.
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The band's growing gifts as songwriters put this album above so many other current releases.
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Paste MagazineDeerhoof has forged yet another delightfully odd pop gem, multifaceted and sparkling with creativity. [Oct/Nov 2005, p.147]
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For the uninitiated, they churn out a joyless mess of badly tuned indie guitar, spasmodic jazz drumming and cutesy vocalisations, and on 'O'Malley, Former Underdog' they overlay this with irritating electronica that is reminiscent of the noise your discman makes when your mobile phone is in the same pocket.
Score distribution:
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Positive: 29 out of 42
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Mixed: 2 out of 42
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Negative: 11 out of 42
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aaronNov 15, 2005
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KurtMJan 7, 2006
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Jan 26, 2011
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JackDOct 20, 2005Wonderful record! Ranks as one of my favorites of the year. Deerhoof have always been for more adventurous listeners.
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T.SpeakerJan 3, 2007
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ErikHAug 13, 2007
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DylanCJan 31, 2006Crap.
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