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The curiously lifeless production means that several listens are necessary before the songs' charms are fully revealed.
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BlenderA set of piano-based chamber rock so tense and acidic they need to let off steam every two or three songs. [Apr 2005, p.124]
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Filled with zesty pop confections, sing along choruses, and plenty of attitude.
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There is sort of a standard formula from song to song within this album.... They need to vary it up just a touch.
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Perhaps Tree City is best enjoyed when it is stripped of the weight of its influences, and consumed as it is because, well, these fellas do rock with an attitude all their own.
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Under The RadarFans of Elvis Costello's Armed Forces will appreciate the manic pop, but shouldn't expect the same lyrical wallop. [#8, p.107]
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The infectious melodies and wealth of diminished seventh chords on the Robbers' debut, Tree City, almost play like Maroon 5 for kids too cool to be seen with Songs About Jane.
User score distribution:
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Positive: 16 out of 20
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Mixed: 1 out of 20
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Negative: 3 out of 20
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CharlesMJul 2, 2007I picked this up, and wow, was I sorry. Derivative, pretentious, and utterly boring. Go get a Spoon CD instead.
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RosieMJan 16, 2007Love this cd ! I listen while I'm crusin. Can't wait for their new album.
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CarlySMay 7, 2006