| 90 |
Under The Radar
A lyrical and musical knockout, spearheaded by the miraculous 'Fools,' Visiter could be one of the best albums of the year. [Spring 2008, p.82]
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| 90 |
Delusions of Adequacy
The Dodos have shaped and formed a superb blend of intricate drumming, remarkable acoustic guitar and touching vocals--this is truly something exceptional.
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| 85 |
Almost Cool
Sounding somewhat like a lot of groups but not exactly like anyone, this is an album you shouldn't miss.
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| 85 |
Pitchfork
Magnetic Fields-like numbers 'Winter' and 'Undeclared' seem vanilla by comparison to some, but by making room for both, Visiter ends up being one of the most welcoming (and welcome) records of 2008 so far.
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| 83 |
Entertainment Weekly
This is cerebral twisted folk that's as wistful as it is strident. [04 Apr 2008, p.63]
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| 83 |
The Onion (A.V. Club)
It's a winning formula The Dodos repeat throughout Visiter, and yet never run into the ground.
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| 80 |
Alternative Press
Pretty awesome, seriously. [Apr 2008, p.153]
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| 80 |
Q Magazine
The Dodos are too uptight to freak-out totally and the clash between slacker lyricism and unpredictable acoustic outbursts lends an intriguingly split personality. [July 2008, p.101]
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| 80 |
All Music Guide
Visiter's experimental pop is so joyous and liberated-sounding that it's difficult not to get swept along in its wake.
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| 80 |
No Ripcord
This is one of the few releases of 2008 that shook me out of my complacency and forced me to accept it on its own terms.
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| 80 |
Prefix Magazine
With Visiter, the Dodos have made one of the year's best albums, one that mixes folk traditions with impressive sonics and texture. It only hints at what they may be capable of.
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| 80 |
Drowned In Sound
Visiter has a hidden treasure aspect implying future generations may be more willing to appreciate this album.
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| 80 |
Slant Magazine
And speaking of nervous systems, if Visiter doesn't make you tap, nod, shake, or just plain move, then you don't have one.
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| 80 |
Spin
The seven minute thriller 'Joe's Waltz' demonstrates their flair for balancing craftmanship and raw emotion. [Apr 2008, p.96]
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| 76 |
cokemachineglow
Long and Kroeber deserve sizable praise for avoiding the pitfalls of such practices, even with some inevitable shortcomings that are to be expected from a relatively young band with big aspirations.
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| 60 |
PopMatters
One is left feeling that the Dodos are selling themselves short, hanging onto prettyboy singer-songwriterdom when they should be letting their freak flag fly.
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| 60 |
NOW Magazine
Sometimes abruptly but always skilfully, these rhythms drag and push the record to its limit on the existential moaning of the album’s closer, God?
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