Delusions of Adequacy's Scores
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For 1,396 reviews, this publication has graded:
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68% higher than the average critic
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29% lower than the average critic
On average, this publication grades 3.7 points higher than other critics.
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Average Music review score: 77
Highest review score: | The Stand Ins | |
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In all seriousness, this is an utterly brilliant experiment that is carried out with excellent style.- Delusions of Adequacy
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Yet with such a superb back catalog and a stellar new record to boot, the question now becomes how – or if – Okkervil River will be able to top itself the next time around.- Delusions of Adequacy
- Posted May 13, 2011
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Polvo have returned stronger and more single-minded. Regardless of whether you were around the first time, you should get in on this right now.- Delusions of Adequacy
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They have evolved their sound in this release with a host of much stronger tracks than ever before. While the immaturity remains in these tracks, the instrumentals are much more polished and infectious.- Delusions of Adequacy
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- Posted Nov 15, 2011
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On occasions L’Aurore can feel a little overwhelming but given time its full immersion scope becomes more and more hypnotic and impressive. A bold and brave return to the fray all told.- Delusions of Adequacy
- Posted Mar 28, 2016
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It’s all dense and heady stuff that takes several immersive listens to assimilate, but once you’ve found the hooks they don’t let go easily.- Delusions of Adequacy
- Posted Nov 7, 2016
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Like Serge Gainsbourg’s contrarian career as a whole, there are lot of hidden profundities and canny pleasures to decipher and uncover here. This makes Intoxicated Women a dense yet rewarding affair, which should satisfy and intrigue hardcore Mick Harvey fans and Sergeologists alike for some time.- Delusions of Adequacy
- Posted Jan 23, 2017
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Ultimately, Hold Time could have undoubtedly benefitted from some more stringent self-editing, not-so top-heavy sequencing and greater deliberations over the guest list, to make it stand-up as tall as its more meticulously-framed predecessors. Nevertheless, this is still another reliably robust M Ward record with much to recommend itself, especially to the previously-converted.- Delusions of Adequacy
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Overall, The BBC Sessions is another tantalising insight into song world of The Chills, that acts as another generous interim step towards a hopefully fully-fledged wave of new and/or properly reissued material in 2015.- Delusions of Adequacy
- Posted Nov 26, 2014
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It's unabashedly retro, fuzzwop guitars bleeding psychedelica all over the place, crossing three decades of a never-ending summer of love and hate, but it's not revolutionary.- Delusions of Adequacy
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Sitek manages to conjure a musical playground within which Adebimpe’s vocals can frolic.- Delusions of Adequacy
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Give Up is an outstanding, creative effort from two of indie rock's most disparate voices.- Delusions of Adequacy
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The songs themselves aren’t as outstanding as they could be, and it sure doesn’t help that the production choices give them less of the overwhelming energy that the Pharmacists are known for.- Delusions of Adequacy
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The album's middle section yields the record's most comprehensive songwriting.- Delusions of Adequacy
- Posted Sep 26, 2011
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Over all the album is pretty decent and enjoyable in its context. When it feels mediocre, it’s because the ideas, which once made this band and many post-metal bands so ahead of their time, have been caught up to.- Delusions of Adequacy
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Even without a surplus of terrific songs to launch the affair into orbit, the band still knows perfectly well how to lock into each other and stay that way.- Delusions of Adequacy
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Mary Star of the Sea doesn't come close to SP's best work, but it absolutely obliterates everything Corgan has done since Mellon Collie.- Delusions of Adequacy
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If you wanna hear some Killing Joke, do yourself a favor and go get a copy of the band's original debut self-titled record or What's THIS For...! (which were complete trend-setters), because this latest release comes off as nothing but a lifeless self-parody of those albums.- Delusions of Adequacy
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The sad truth is that few of the songs top their studio counterparts.- Delusions of Adequacy
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This is a terrific album, one fully ready and suited for headphones; an album that should be easily enjoyed by all and that will surely be loved by many.- Delusions of Adequacy
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Though not sure what to make of it, it is viscerally enjoyable and mentally wondrous nonetheless.- Delusions of Adequacy
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Nothing much changes from here on out, but it’s this form, absorbance and consistency that always prevails in Willner’s music.- Delusions of Adequacy
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Static Tensions is the fourth album from Savannah, Georgia metal mavens Kylesa and it may well be the best damn album the band’s released and one of the finest of 2009, metal or otherwise.- Delusions of Adequacy
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Akron/Family II might be too scattered with divergent concepts to capture the attention of the masses, but in this still very young 2011, it should rank among the most ambitious and rewarding listens of the year.- Delusions of Adequacy
- Posted Feb 25, 2011
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It’s really hard to find anything wrong with the way Case has presented everything and it’s evident that she is only beginning to reign in all of her strengths. It’s an exceptional trait when you’ve been able to combine so many tremendous aspects into one supreme collection of songs.- Delusions of Adequacy
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It’s the core songwriting beneath the band’s rich sonic layering that needs the greatest sharpening.- Delusions of Adequacy
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Although most of the songs are good individually, the record is fairly monochromatic, and it can get a bit tiresome listening to it from start to finish.- Delusions of Adequacy
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These two guys are good on the turntables and production, and they've got some stellar hip hop and rock guests. Check out this collaboration, one of the few hip-hop albums that I truly think is a must-have.- Delusions of Adequacy
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The dozen songs on here make for a brilliant affair of subtly great electronic music that blends a fresh brand of styles into one compelling presentation.- Delusions of Adequacy
- Posted Dec 13, 2012
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Like the band’s 2012’s Tucson LP, Heartbreak Pass is perhaps a tad too long to digest easily in one sitting. Yet its warmth, scope and consistency makes for an album that defiantly and enjoyably belies the age of Howe Gelb and his most-loved brand.- Delusions of Adequacy
- Posted May 19, 2015
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Admittedly, this two-headed beast, however benevolent, isn’t a flawless creation. There’s the inevitable White Album-style filler to bulk up the tracklist. [combined review of both discs]- Delusions of Adequacy
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It’s not that the album suffers too much from being stuck in traction that it won’t still be appealing to fans of the first album. It’s just that, in terms of expectations, it isn’t the game changer that many of us were expecting.- Delusions of Adequacy
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A stunning achievement and the first exceptionally great album of 2006.- Delusions of Adequacy
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Lungs showcases Florence's dramatic voice as an instrument that the other instruments follow, from the urgent, rhythmic drums on "Drumming Song" to the fluid harp runs on "Rabbit Heart (Raise It Up)."- Delusions of Adequacy
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Ultimately, The Wild Hunt is anything but a disappointment; instead it's a smooth progression that departed exactly where he left off: it's still affecting with countless moments of brilliance, it still showcases a musician that is everything we could want in a songwriter and on a more contextual look, it's still a man making simply honest music with nothing in the way but his heart and soul.- Delusions of Adequacy
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This album is not only the band’s most solid and consummate release to date, not merely one of the most veritable albums 2007 has delivered to us--but also, truly, one of the top albums in the past five years of indie rock history.- Delusions of Adequacy
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So while the subdued vocal harmonies and acoustic folk influences of 70s pop bands Chicago and America can be heard, there is enough intricately layered dream-pop floating around the fleshed-out orchestrations to keep indie-rock fans contented.- Delusions of Adequacy
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Government Commissions is a must-have for any Mogwai fan, as the live version of “Like Herod” alone is worth the price of the full CD.- Delusions of Adequacy
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For the uninitiated though, this is essential listening for any member of the iTunes set; crafting your next playlist will likely turn into a transcendental experience after you hear how uncannily Drake goes along with Flock of Seagulls.- Delusions of Adequacy
- Posted Dec 17, 2010
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After the vibe he seemed to be going for, it seemed awkward to end the album on an upswing. That being said, this is a startlingly mature and accomplished album.- Delusions of Adequacy
- Posted Jul 20, 2011
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Though there were hints of branching out before, none were ever as intrepid as the songs presented on Starry Mind, making Gubler's music something to surely take note of.- Delusions of Adequacy
- Posted Oct 17, 2011
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While the rest of the album fails to live up to the breadth of “City” and “Crumbs,” and while it takes serious missteps on the shockingly bad “Man and a Woman” and “Yahweh,” this is, by and large, an album to be thankful for, regardless of your demographic.- Delusions of Adequacy
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Although this is one of the most linear and easy-to-navigate Giant Sand records, some might be put off by the album's lapses in noisier and raucous dynamics.- Delusions of Adequacy
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A demented, twisted, and exuberant journey through a hip musical funhouse.- Delusions of Adequacy
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Hawley has made an exceptionally perfect album with Truelove’s Gutter: it’s endearing, uplifting and absolutely beautiful, what else could you ask for?- Delusions of Adequacy
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Props to McGuire for making an album exuding love, humbleness, and gratitude which didn't sacrifice any of his compositional complexity or overemphasize its conception. He should be proud of living with himself.- Delusions of Adequacy
- Posted Mar 3, 2011
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Each song sounds like a distinct ray of light and although it’s packed into something both concise and brief, it’s the strength of each song that makes the whole album stand out.- Delusions of Adequacy
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From track to track, there is a progression that not only befits their name but their musical endeavors.- Delusions of Adequacy
- Posted Jun 15, 2012
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The best treat in any kind of music following is when a band who’s been dabbling in greatness for a while finally comes to the plate and smashes a home run over the fences.- Delusions of Adequacy
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Ultimately, it ends up being a fine album. Nothing too spectacular or breakthrough but filled with enough great tunes to keep you coming back.- Delusions of Adequacy
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Wincing The Night Away has enough dreamy, jangly and melodic indie-pop that almost lives up to the hype and will leave swirling, seraphic sensations playing inside your head.- Delusions of Adequacy
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- Posted Dec 19, 2011
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Whilst it might miss its prequel’s sublime rootedness, the album’s alluring and questing life-force confirms that Cécile Schott is a thoughtful artisan to keep closely watching over a long-haul creative journey.- Delusions of Adequacy
- Posted Apr 8, 2015
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It’s with his newest album, Years of Refusal, that Morrissey has delivered one of his finest albums to date.- Delusions of Adequacy
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Conatus continues her roll with more astounding music that sounds better with each listen and during this day and age, what more could you ask for in an album?- Delusions of Adequacy
- Posted Nov 21, 2011
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While The Mendoza Line's lyrics may be full of light and full of fire, the music here is not.- Delusions of Adequacy
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This is music to celebrate life with and to joyously fashion because it's certainly amazing.- Delusions of Adequacy
- Posted Jul 16, 2012
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Due to its extreme use of repetition and electronics, it forgoes much of the curious, daydream-esque dynamic which had dominated previous Collective releases, but what has been assembled here is an astute, entrancing deconstruction of pop music. Highly and happily recommended to all.- Delusions of Adequacy
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It’s a remarkable debut by a tremendous quartet. Not only does it have the raw emotion, but also the intense, glorious musicianship, absorbing hooks and grandiose arrangements to leave you utterly breathless, drained and wanting more.- Delusions of Adequacy
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There’s so much to love about Popular Songs and whether you think it’s the outstanding collection of music, the superb style choices, the fantastic lyrics or all of the above, it’s clear that Yo La Tengo is winningly superb.- Delusions of Adequacy
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He's been able to continue on his path without compromising his talents or ability and with Underneath the Pine, this is now two outstanding albums in the span of just as many years.- Delusions of Adequacy
- Posted Feb 22, 2011
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Minor niggles aside though, Silver Bullets is a solid and rewarding return to the fray for The Chills which patient followers will wrap their ears around gratefully.- Delusions of Adequacy
- Posted Nov 10, 2015
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This is definitely a solid album from a band that is surely to get better.- Delusions of Adequacy
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It lacks the consistency and unique feel that the original had in abundance, and lacks the quality hooks that defined his debut.- Delusions of Adequacy
- Posted Dec 14, 2010
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It requires headphones, or at least some form of solidarity, to enjoy the carefully composed post-rock that only a band like Apse can deliver. It can be a bleak listen at time but this is a beautiful album that should be experienced at least once.- Delusions of Adequacy
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Below the Branches is the kind of record true lovers of classic 60s and 70s pop can adore.- Delusions of Adequacy
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An Imaginary Country suffers nothing for these decisions [to ease back on the heavier, noisier aspects of his work] and in fact nearly stands as a perfect counterpoint to the acidic blasts of white noise on "Harmony in Ultraviolet."- Delusions of Adequacy
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Our Blood doesn't leave me wanting more, it doesn't leave me drooling over another listen, and it sure doesn't leave me interested in more of Richard Buckner's work. But on the same measure, it doesn't leave me sick or angry.- Delusions of Adequacy
- Posted Aug 12, 2011
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There is cohesiveness here, there is a strong theme throughout, there is terrific musicianship and a gorgeous melting of voices all in between.- Delusions of Adequacy
- Posted Oct 24, 2011
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With the rocking tunes, energetic vocals and those smart lyrics, Accelerate is a true return to form for a band that really needed it.- Delusions of Adequacy
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Once the blissful excitement of 'Brain Burner' closes the album you will realize that with Nouns, No Age have not only delivered an intense blend of experimental/noise/ambient rock but they have very clearly delivered, arguably, the best album of the year.- Delusions of Adequacy
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Astro Coast succeeds admirably because it pulses with a fun, youthful, and invigorating feel, and obvious lack of arty pretenses, studio mediation, or self-importance. Not every band can be Radiohead, thankfully.- Delusions of Adequacy
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Byrne fans will probably already own this, and probably should, if for no other reason than the final two tracks. Casual fans who haven’t seen the movie will probably be put off by 13 mostly homogeneous tracks of soundtrack fare. Without an emotional attachment to either Byrne or the movie, that’s simply too much for even a solid album like this to overcome.- Delusions of Adequacy
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The net result is a strong suite of compositions that canter and curl with commanding calmness.- Delusions of Adequacy
- Posted Jun 30, 2017
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Minor misgivings aside, All I Intended To Be is another assured latter-day Emmylou Harris long-player.- Delusions of Adequacy
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Never has Aloha sounded so tight, so completely in control of its sound, so assured of that sound.- Delusions of Adequacy
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It's the sort of album which reaches back and forward in equal measure, applying what's known about past songwriting to invigorate the present day.- Delusions of Adequacy
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Sure, you can kind of tell--except for the finale--they each sing four songs and their styles are unmistakable; however, they result in one tight, unified, startling beast of an album--it’s downright astonishing.- Delusions of Adequacy
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Four albums in, the music continues to embellish and luckily, entertain for Junior Boys. Even though It's All True might not be the resounding return of earlier albums, the transitions the duo has embarked on have found them crafting sound into brand new revelations.- Delusions of Adequacy
- Posted Jun 21, 2011
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A simple exercise in bright, energetic--if somewhat vapid--pop music.- Delusions of Adequacy
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Through all of the musical intricacies and variances, Rossen and Nicolaus have truly created one of the best albums of the year.- Delusions of Adequacy
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Demolished Thoughts, for what it is - a collection of evocative but slow-moving songs - makes its mark through the repeated exploration of a theme.- Delusions of Adequacy
- Posted Jun 10, 2011
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The songs that are good are amazing, but the songs that aren’t quite as good could end up being skipped over, which is a shame, seeing as how there isn’t a bad song, per se, on the album.- Delusions of Adequacy
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Its occasional awkwardness and complex narrative arc may deter true devotion. However, there are still many miraculous highpoints within, which should give Joey Burns and John Convertino a sturdier and braver platform for Calexico to step-up from next time around.- Delusions of Adequacy
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Band Of Horses have hit upon an endearing sound by taking their experiences and whipping them up with a variety of styles and influences that are creatively transformed into a unique and cohesive album filled with energetic, emotional and enjoyable indie-rock.- Delusions of Adequacy
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One of her most assured and intimate records to date.- Delusions of Adequacy
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Despite Fortune’s several throwaway tracks and sometimes generic alt-country feel, it serves as a reminder that The Mendoza Line’s prolific songwriters are still capable of churning out catchy, accessible pop songs.- Delusions of Adequacy
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Musically imaginative, robustly performed, and drawn from a golden well of warmth and intelligence.- Delusions of Adequacy
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New Album is the culmination of the band's ongoing experimentation that catapults its ferocious sound headlong into new territory.- Delusions of Adequacy
- Posted Jan 4, 2012
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This belongs a lot more to the R&B/Neo-soul side of hip-hop; it's a terrific way for the Queens rapper to showcase his impressive skill as a musical artist.- Delusions of Adequacy
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Water Curses is fantastic because it can serve multiple purposes and it isn’t an EP that only fans will enjoy.- Delusions of Adequacy
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The infusion of pop and blues has not only been done before, it’s also been done better.- Delusions of Adequacy
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Spaces Everywhere is a deliriously upbeat 40 or so minutes of quality indie guitar music and The Monochrome Set continue to await your recognition.- Delusions of Adequacy
- Posted Mar 9, 2015
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Total Life Forever is still thoroughly identifiable as a Foals album, their personality and songwriting quirks shine through even the thickest of creative haze--they're making pop out of art, which is a pretty good recipe for a young band.- Delusions of Adequacy
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Taken as whole though, The Singles is a strangely satisfyingly testament to the belief that most great musical ideas--even those delivered with such wilfully uncommercial and unconventional intent--can still be boiled-down to fit on one side of a 7” slice of plastic.- Delusions of Adequacy
- Posted Jun 20, 2017
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