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Nov 4, 2011Finally, the soundtrack to your most ineffable longings.
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Nov 4, 2011From its unconventional treatment of electronic music to its emotionally raw songwriting, visiting The Sea of Memories is well worth the journey.
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Nov 4, 2011It's an accomplished release which, while throwing the occasional nod to other artists of the same genre (M83, Saint Etienne), nonetheless maintains a sense of uniqueness and identity that remains prevalent throughout its duration.
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Nov 23, 2011It's the kind of record best fitted for when you're unsure as to what to listen to or when you've got an autumn or winter evening to yourself.
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Nov 4, 2011Admittedly, the album's moves are exceedingly well-worn, yet like fellow 21st century synth-poppers Junior Boys, Pallers' precise craftsmanship means they're also able to elicit many of the same deeply affecting moods and sensations as their forbears.
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Nov 21, 2011Sadly, tracks like "Years Ago, Days Pass" or "Wired"--even with their intricate array of digital ornaments--remain badly in need of a proper tune; album closer "Nights," on the other hand, simply comes across as an anemic piano-led ballad: clocking in at seven minutes, it easily outstays its welcome and ends the album on a lukewarm note.
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Under The RadarNov 17, 2011The Sea Of Memories is a late-night trip through love and loss. [Oct 2011, p.106]
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Q MagazineApr 13, 2012Shows that they can still craft radio-friendly rock with aplomb. [May 2012, p.93]