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The band manages to retain a good deal of their trademark zaniness while producing what might be their most focused and polished work.
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For everyone who thought the conceptual excesses of the previous releases went a bit too far or simply didnt have the patience to tie together all the musical loose ends, this may be the Of Montreal album theyve been waiting for.
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Aldhils Arboretum and its inverted career-path singles focus disappoints.
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In essence this is their first real rock album, filled with compact songs bursting with energy.
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Q MagazineThis unabashedly jolly outing manages to be both simultaneously charming and irritating. [Feb 2003, p.106]
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ResonanceStands up against Of Montreal's legendary fairly tale oddness. [#36, p.58]
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There's emotion, extraordinary technique, and a surprising, oh-so-welcome passion in the singing.
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While Barnes' lyrics don't indulge in apocalyptic imagery or read like autopsy reports, the lyrical subjects range from death, to low culture, to existentialism. When combined with such inexplicitly peppy music, the somber nature of Barnes' lyrics welcomes hesitant laughter.
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UncutAn irreverent and enjoyably silly listen. [Mar 2003, p.100]
Awards & Rankings
User score distribution:
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Positive: 9 out of 10
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Mixed: 1 out of 10
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Negative: 0 out of 10
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Sep 11, 2016
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alexcJun 17, 2006
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pooppopNov 1, 2004yummy