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Generally favorable reviews- based on 10 Ratings
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Positive: 7 out of 10
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Mixed: 2 out of 10
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Negative: 1 out of 10
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May 4, 2020
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Apr 7, 2020Stephen Malkmus with a quick return after last years "Groove Denied" but this time with an acoustic approach. TT captures me by the unique blending of approachable yet experimental chords and lyrics. The album may take a few listens to hit, but its worthwhile to be patient.
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Apr 19, 2020I liked the musical backing and the instrumentation, but I just can't get past the vocals and lyrics. The vocals were way too raw for me and the lyrics felt pretty amateur, in my opinion. The songs all sound pretty similar, there's not much contrast and there's no stand out songs that I particularly liked. This album was just not for me.
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Feb 14, 2021
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Jun 25, 2020He achieves a quality record that expands his sonic palette while also retaining his unique identity.
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The WireApr 28, 2020There’s no stridency, special pleading or chewing of scenery, just gentle enactments. This is what folk music used to do before Volk became toxic. Malkmus represents his characters via traditional techniques. [May 2020, p.54]
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Mar 18, 2020Fans of folk and Malkmus alike will find something to love here, even if Traditional Techniques doesn’t quite make the grade.