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- Summary: The indie-rock combo led by Roman Kuebler (whose resume includes a stint as the touring bassist for Spoon) makes their full-length debut with this 12-track effort.
- Record Label: Lookout
- Genre(s): Indie, Rock
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Score distribution:
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Positive: 4 out of 6
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Mixed: 2 out of 6
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Negative: 0 out of 6
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SpinAlways charmingly dour and deathlessly romantic. [Jul 2003, p.110]
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The triple-guitar front splits the difference between New Zealand new-wave sparkle and classic Detroit hard rock, with Virat Shukla dropping some impressive precision-strike leads.
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All Around is an up-beat look at all that garage rock can be, reminding the listener why garage rock is supposed to be fun.
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Comprised of a dozen songs grounded in jangling guitars and edgy vocal stylings, All Around is a unique mix of pop-rock explorations and eclectic musical influences; a welcome respite from the formulaic approach many new bands opt to employ.
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Alternative PressAll Around doesn't take you anywhere, but it does make where you are a little bit brighter. [Aug 2003, p.105]
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Unfortunately, the Oranges Band can't sustain their head of steam during All Around's second half.