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  • Summary: The tenth full-length release for the post-rock trio from Maryland was self-produced and recorded in San Francisco.
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  • Record Label: Thrill Jockey
  • Genre(s): Pop/Rock, Alternative/Indie Rock, Indie Rock, Post-Rock, Experimental Rock
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  1. Positive: 7 out of 11
  2. Negative: 0 out of 11
  1. Sep 24, 2014
    80
    Although it feels they've truly thrown the kitchen sink and their full repertoire of synth syncopation at it this time, it's truly a thrilling and spine chilling ride, one that leaves your bones shaken to the core.
  2. The Wire
    Jul 17, 2014
    80
    Volume X [is] their best album since 200's The Red Line. [May 2014, p.70]
  3. Aug 6, 2014
    80
    Volume X certainly appears to have more than enough subtle moments and hidden delights to ensure its longevity.
  4. May 20, 2014
    70
    Volume X is a balanced record, potentially a future classic for those who are into that sort of thing.
  5. May 20, 2014
    70
    Volume X isn't quite as consistent as Trans Am's finest work, but it's still a lot of fun and will have fans anticipating what's to come between this album and Volume XX.
  6. Classic Rock Magazine
    Dec 18, 2014
    60
    Volume X is not a dud album, just a little short on X Factor. [Aug 2014, p. 206]
  7. Jun 3, 2014
    40
    Talent and skill overflow from the fingertips of the members of Trans Am, but that doesn’t mean they should let it make a mess on the carpet.

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