- Record Label: Polyvinyl
- Release Date: Feb 17, 2004
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Their bouncily hummable tunes and tortured lyrics about girls might evoke thoughts of groups like Weezer, but these guys aren't nerd-rock clones.
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The first pleasant surprise of 2004.
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While there is a fair fetter of kook in here – it’s hard to sing histrionically and American and have a wirbly organ thing without sounding a little trite - this desire to geek out is mixed with a warm and thoughtful structural progression that, while never breaking the gasp-o-meter, makes for a pleasing enough debut.
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Q MagazineSwinging, scratchy indie-pop, with see-sawing melodies, emotive vocals and frustrated tales. [Jul 2004, p.127]
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The more poppy songs here are remarkably good.... But be aware that it's often a jarring listen.
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It is sort of a bad sign that a band's debut is plagued by filler.
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Alternative PressThe album's middle drags, and as original as they sound on their own, the songs become monotonous by the album's end. [Mar 2004, p.96]
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MojoBetter records lie in their future, doubtless, but this is a very promising, very charming glimmer. [May 2004, p.104]
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The real problem with Volcano, though, is not only the fact that they aren't really doing anything inventive with their music, but that the music itself is utterly forgettable.
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New Musical Express (NME)Experimental pop that tries way too hard and yet paradoxically feels frustratingly half-hearted. [12 Jun 2004, p.49]
User score distribution:
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Positive: 2 out of 2
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TommyLJan 5, 2007The critics got it wrong on this one. This is an amazing album from an amazing band. Don't hesitate to buy this album. It's lots of fun.
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LindaMAug 6, 2004:o)