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- Summary: The sophomore album for the Brooklyn, New York band now includes Ryan Sawyer as its full-time drummer.
- Record Label: Ecstatic Peace
- Genre(s): Indie, Rock
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Positive: 5 out of 9
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Mixed: 4 out of 9
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Negative: 0 out of 9
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A rare mix of intimacy and experimentalism, Too Old to Die Young will resonate with indie rock fans who know what that album title really means.
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FilterTall Firs are becoming a bit anthemic; stand up and salute. [Winter 2008, p.94]
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The WireThere's something very likable about this album....The problem with Too Old To Die Young is that it's too familiar to sound truly fresh. [May 2008, p.65]
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In spite of its blatant Sonic Youth biting--which is actually kind of refreshing--there are a lot of gorgeous and even heart-stopping moments on Too Old To Die Young. It's just a shame so few of its strengths can figure out how to work together.
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In all Too Old To Die Young could be listened to in 20 years and it wouldn’t sound a day older, but it is unlikely to warrant interest past the first weeks of purchase.
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Too Old to Die Young is a fully plugged-in affair that expands on the muscular sighs of its predecessor and ups the rhythmic ante.
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Now, uneven or not, the songs seem to breathe on their own, benefiting from a shot of rhythm and a healthy sweat.
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Positive: 1 out of 1
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Mixed: 0 out of 1
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Negative: 0 out of 1
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PaulS.Sep 2, 2008
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