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- Summary: The second release for the Montreal noise pop trio was produced by Jorge Elbrecht.
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- Record Label: Kemado
- Genre(s): Pop/Rock, Alternative/Indie Rock, Alternative Pop/Rock, Indie Rock, Noise Pop, Shoegaze
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Positive: 12 out of 15
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Mixed: 3 out of 15
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Negative: 0 out of 15
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Apr 19, 2013In their best moments, No Joy not only expand on these ideas, but improve on them.
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Apr 24, 2013While improving on the sheer sound of Ghost Blonde on nearly every level, No Joy are still more suggestive than declarative.
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Aug 1, 2013Anthemic stuff abounds here but they really hit a powerful stride in the middle with the fast-paced “Lizard Kids,” the funky bottom of “Lunar Phobia” and the girl-group sweetness of “Wrack Attack.”
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Apr 24, 2013The truth is that No Joy is unadulterated, all-surrounding sound.
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UncutDec 6, 2013This power trio makes no attempt whatsoever to hide their stylistic sonic cathedral. [Jan 2014, p.76]
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Apr 25, 2013The record loses its way a touch over its second half, ultimately lacking the songwriting craft to deliver emotional gratification, though it’s naggingly close.
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Apr 19, 2013Despite some misfires--notably 'Blue Neck Riviera', which features a strange programmed hip-hop beat and a Diiv-style jangle accompanied by some semi-rapped verses--it's an admirable listen.
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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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Nov 10, 2013
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