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Although Empire tries mightily, they collapse underneath too many ideas before the record is even half over.
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Q MagazineHis latest spin-off project sees Steele's musical wanderlust pay dividends. [Mar 2009, p.98]
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They're silly but their songs demand to be taken seriously, just like Prince, Ultravox and Bowie. And yes, they're like MGMT--in that they're great.
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Under The RadarThe group's debut album, Walking On A Dream, is a highly visual experience. [Spring 2009, p.71]
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Dec 13, 2011This is the sound of the Noughties – electro enough without being harsh, interesting without being over-cool, quirky without being weird. Empire Of The Sun have cracked the perfect blend of fond reflection and sexy new frontier frisson. If this is what the future sounds like, then it's going to be beautiful.
Awards & Rankings
User score distribution:
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Positive: 39 out of 50
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Mixed: 5 out of 50
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Negative: 6 out of 50
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Mar 15, 2011
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Nov 16, 2019
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Dec 30, 2013