The Soft Pack - The Soft Pack
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Generally favorable reviews- based on 9 Ratings

  • Summary: This is the debut full-length album for the indie rock duo from San Diego, who were formerly called the Muslims.
Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 13 out of 21
  2. Negative: 1 out of 21
  1. But for all the influences that rip through the LP, the youthful abandon recasts them for a new generation.
  2. It’s done brilliantly, with no frills, no ego, no sense of homage (just some damn fine influences), no fat, no bullshit, nothing bar hooks, energy and a certain air of ineffable sadness for good measure. Sometimes you need to believe a scene or movement will save your life. Other times, there’s nothing wrong being casually blown away by a record like The Soft Pack.
  3. They may be strutting right down the middle of the road, but they look pretty damn cool doing it. The Soft Pack make being A-OK into something to be proud of.
  4. There's little to make them noticeable today. [Winter 2010, p.69]

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 3 out of 4
  2. Negative: 0 out of 4
  1. VincentH
    10
    This is one of the best albums I've listened to in a long time. "Answer to Yourself" is especially great to listen to. Give this band a chance and you won't be disappointed. Expand
  2. AmirJ
    9
    Magnificent album not one bad song on this gem if you area garage fan then definitely pick this up.
  3. Nick
    8
    The Soft Pack have made the latest, and possibly last, great rock
  4. ChrisS
    4
    Not really sure why this band should get such rave reviews. This isn't very original. For every "parasites" with its catchy yet gimmicky vocal "Ahwahwahaha" refrain you also get trite chord progressions of songs such as "Answer to Yourself". More retro garage rock generics. Expand