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The Stand Ins - Okkervil River
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78 out of 100

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8.9 out of 10

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  • Summary: The indie rock band releases its latest album produced by Brian Beattie.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 24 out of 29
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 29
  3. Negative: 1 out of 29
  1. Entertainment Weekly
    100
    This Austin quintet follows 2007's "The Stage Names" with a second tour de force about the collateral damage of fame.
  2. Under The Radar
    60
    The Stand Ins has its moments of enlightment, but, as a whole, it's a distant cousin to a far superior record. [Fall 2008, p.82]
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  3. The Boston Phoenix
    37
    This record is a sequel to 2007's "The Stage Names," and it shares its predecessor's concerns: artifice, authenticity, and above all, the sniveling insincerity of hazy-eyed media zombies.

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  1. Vampire25
    8
    Okkervil River is one of the best bands to come out of Austin. "The Stand Ins" has a few flaws but for the most part, it's a great album. "Lost Coastlines" is an excellent track and really opens the album up to more amazing tracks that are unpredictable. Will Sheff's lyrics are sad at times but you can really relate. All In All, "The Stand Ins" is a really great album. I recommend it. B+… Expand
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