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Universal acclaim- based on 12 Ratings
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Positive: 11 out of 12
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Mixed: 1 out of 12
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Negative: 0 out of 12
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Feb 26, 2014The tracks on their own have enough poignancy to warrant multiple listens, and although Dear's production shows prowess in establishing synchronicity, the lyrical component does not match, leaving itself to feel like forced conceptual catharsis. If it wasn't for the release of 'Headcage', 'Slowdance' would be the lone unforgettable standout of Dear's ambitious catalogue.
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Sep 15, 2010
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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.
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In the end, Dear has successfully turned a tense, eerie mood into songs. They just aren't songs most people will feel like hearing.
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Black City overall is lean and upbeat, and Dear's gift for making an arrangement jump within snug confines continues to evolve.