Time Capsules II
by Oberhofer
User Score
7.3

Generally favorable reviews- based on 4 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 3 out of 4
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 4
  3. Negative: 0 out of 4
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  1. Wrightreview
    Sep 9, 2012
    5
    To be fair, this review is not aimed at Oberhofer. The songs are emotional and well-written. However, some of the songs that were given the production "shine" enjoyed by signed artists were ultimately butchered by the process. This is especially true for the first half of the album in the finished products of "o0O0o0O0o", "Away Frm U" and "I Could Go" - where the beautiful simplicity ofTo be fair, this review is not aimed at Oberhofer. The songs are emotional and well-written. However, some of the songs that were given the production "shine" enjoyed by signed artists were ultimately butchered by the process. This is especially true for the first half of the album in the finished products of "o0O0o0O0o", "Away Frm U" and "I Could Go" - where the beautiful simplicity of these songs was left behind in a sea of garish, unnecessary gimmicks. In all of these songs there is a shadow of the former song visible that makes the listener want to like it... before a tacky trick (like the piano in "o0O0o0O0o") breaks the reverie. Perhaps the worst offender of this is the complete change in tone provided by the Xylophone solo in "I Could Go", which is quirky and fun in the middle of a quite moody song. Despite the music crimes committed in the first half of the album, the second half of the album keeps it from being a total wash for the band's debut. Beginning with "Cruisin' FDR" the songs become much more uniform in feel, with each song maintaining consistency throughout. The highlights of this half include the dream-like "Haus" and the twinkling idol-worship of "Gold". The lesson to be learned in this album is that if a song is an underground hit, it is usually because it is a good song. But instead of cleaning these songs up, the producers of this album made them almost unrecognizable. My advice to listeners: forgive the band for the first half, and look to the second half as a sign of hope for the good things to come (and maybe they will release the original versions of the first half of the album). My advice to Oberhofer: get a different producer.… Expand

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70

Generally favorable reviews - based on 16 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 10 out of 16
  2. Mixed: 6 out of 16
  3. Negative: 0 out of 16
  1. Beats Per Minute
    Jul 25, 2012
    73
    There's no deeper level to be revealed in Oberhofer's brief pop-rock tracks and for that reason Time Capsules II remains a consistently easy and pleasant listen.
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  2. Mojo
    Jun 25, 2012
    60
    While there are moments that grate, this is an assured first outing that suggests that Brad and his band are worth keeping a keen eye on. [Jul 2012, p.83]
  3. Uncut
    May 2, 2012
    80
    Teaming up Oberhofer with veteran producer Steve Lillywhite seems to have drawn out an impressive sophistication. [Jun 2012, p.80]
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