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  • Record Label: Red River
  • Genre(s): Pop/Rock, Adult Alternative Pop/Rock, Alternative/Indie Rock, Indie Pop
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Best Days on Earth
Out of the darkness came a light Turning the stars and diary pages I'll tear out the day our stars aligned And I'll fold it away for the... See the rest of the song lyrics
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  1. Positive: 5 out of 6
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  1. May 20, 2016
    90
    Wild Pendulum makes a strong case that the Trash Can Sinatras may never lose the plot. It's also quite likely the best sophisticated guitar pop album anyone is likely to hear in 2016, made either by whippersnappers or old-timers.
  2. May 20, 2016
    83
    Pendulum is lovingly crafted, with layers in all the right places.
  3. Nov 8, 2016
    80
    Wild Pendulum soars with the sounds of a band comfortable in their own skin, free of past pressures and ready to celebrate the present in magnificent style.
  4. May 20, 2016
    75
    Overall, Wild Pendulum is a very good record that will please their small and adoring fanbase, but likely won't win over too many new converts. At this point, though, they know full well where they stand and who they are. Music this gorgeous, fragile and emotional should be embraced and celebrated.
  5. Magnet
    Aug 2, 2016
    70
    A typical triumph of both will and skill. [No. 132, p.61]
  6. May 20, 2016
    60
    Wild Pendulum’s flaws are admirable ones, the result of ambition more than apathy. Furthermore, the lush ornamental arrangements on these songs do little to disguise the effortlessly toe-tapping melodies that permeate each piece of music.
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  1. May 9, 2018
    10
    Criminally underrated band. They were drowned asunder the Grunge tsunami of the '90s but these poppy Scots are every bit as good as bands/actsCriminally underrated band. They were drowned asunder the Grunge tsunami of the '90s but these poppy Scots are every bit as good as bands/acts like Travis and Keane. Really too bad they didn't get more recognition. But this album has some beautiful songs: Best Days On Earth, All Night, Aint That Something ... it's lush, sophisticated pop. Expand
  2. Mar 12, 2017
    10
    Beautiful.. just fantastic.... Loved the Trashies for 23 glorious music filled years. I would expect the songwriting to get stale but NO, theyBeautiful.. just fantastic.... Loved the Trashies for 23 glorious music filled years. I would expect the songwriting to get stale but NO, they have come up with an album that betters the disappointing last album. Just brilliant, I wonder how many other bands are out there making incredible music like this and are waiting to be heard. Expand