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The Tight Connection
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  • Summary: The synth-pop duo of Amy Dykes (vocals) and Dan Geller (music) are best known for two things: (1) recording all of their music on a laptop computer, and (2) well, their name, which (understandably) attracted some attention post-September 11 and was briefly changed and then restored. This isThe synth-pop duo of Amy Dykes (vocals) and Dan Geller (music) are best known for two things: (1) recording all of their music on a laptop computer, and (2) well, their name, which (understandably) attracted some attention post-September 11 and was briefly changed and then restored. This is the band's second full-length release, and includes covers of the Stone Roses' "Shoot You Down" and Blondie's "Call Me."… Expand

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 1 out of 8
  2. Mixed: 7 out of 8
  3. Negative: 0 out of 8
  1. Magnet
    70
    The way-cute, we're-just-messing-around-with-our-computer feel of Out Of The loop is missed, but The Tight Connection gives a crisper picture of the duo at work. [#55, p.80]
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  2. PopMatters
    60
    This is a fun, lightweight side project. And it sounds like the ear candy that it is.
  3. Alternative Press
    60
    If helium-filled kitsch 'n' synth tunes float your boat, this CD will satisfy. [Sep 2002, p.87]
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  4. CDNow
    60
    The Tight Connection's unfussiness would be the perfect playground soundtrack.
  5. Village Voice (Consumer Guide)
    50
    Bad laptop Blondie.
  6. Pitchfork
    50
    The detached, semi-ironic delivery doesn't play well with the perky club beats.
  7. Mixer
    40
    The cutesy factor may necessitate an insulin shot before repeated listening. [July 2002, p.80]
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  1. JackyM
    Oct 21, 2002
    10
    Great.... I've seen them yesterday.... Great great great
  2. jims
    Aug 14, 2002
    7
    one point because they didn't change their name...