- Band Name: Dale Earnhardt Jr. Jr.
- Record Label: Warner Bros.
- Release Date: Oct 8, 2013
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Summary:
The second full-length release for the Detroit electronic pop duo was produced with Ben West.
- Record Label: Warner Bros.
- Genre(s): Pop/Rock, Alternative/Indie Rock, Indie Electronic, Indie Pop
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Score distribution:
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Positive: 4 out of 7
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Mixed: 3 out of 7
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Oct 8, 201390By slowing things down a bit, they're able to let the knack for melody do a lot of the heavy lifting, giving the songs an airiness that's unlike any other electronic band out there. This makes The Speed of Things not only an excellent follow-up to their already stellar debut, but an album that you'd almost have to try not to like.
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Oct 8, 201381While the album bolsters the band’s brand of sound rather than showcasing any significant amount growth in writing and arrangement, The Speed of Things is an exercise in consistency and accessibility. It’s refreshing.
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Oct 9, 201374Joshua Epstein and Daniel Zott’s latest effort fires on all cylinders throughout (pun intended), continuing their successful blend of modern electronics and a Beach Boys approach to melody and vocal harmony.
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Oct 8, 201365It takes a few steps forward, undoubtedly, but sticks to the formula--because this formula still works.
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Oct 9, 201360So while songs such as “Beautiful Dream,” “Run” and “Gloria” may be anchored with a touch of techno, there’s also plenty of sparkle and substance to keep most folks satisfied.
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Oct 8, 201360Though the compositions at times straddle the line between detailed and busy, on the whole, The Speed of Things is a seamless, competent, and lighthearted pop release.
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Oct 8, 201340They tentatively attempt lounge-y jazz ("Dark Water") and falsetto disco ("War Zone"), but their real energy goes into harmonies so fussily layered and childlike that all their lonely yearning can't help but come off as precious.
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