by
Mono
- Record Label: Temporary Residence
- Release Date: Oct 5, 2004
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Incumbent crescendos and contemplative guitar interludes notwithstanding, Mono has chosen to cloak itself in the inescapable fog of its forefathers and influences rather than transcend the sum of its parts.
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The disappointments of Walking Cloud are really quite perplexing, given Mono's limited but impressive history and the promise of their collaboration with Albini. Still, if it fails to live up to the heights of One Step More and their debut Under the Pipal Tree, it has its share of moments.
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Lacks the clarity of some of Mono's earlier work.
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Q MagazineThere's absolutely nothing wrong with Mono, but bands such as Godspeed You! Black Emperor and Explosions In The Sky do it better. [Aug 2004, p.116]
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Mono singlehandedly redefines the concept of dynamics. They are very quiet, and then very loud. It will hurt your head.
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Under The RadarThe result is like listening to the next (or any) Mogwai record. [#7]
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UrbToo bad they bring nothing new to the fold. [Dec 2004, p.118]
User score distribution:
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Positive: 7 out of 8
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Mixed: 0 out of 8
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Negative: 1 out of 8
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AndreiApr 3, 2005
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TheWho?TheWhat?Mar 16, 2005
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dougOct 8, 2004