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Sep 9, 2016There are more than a few bands hell-bent on exhuming and reinventing the past. Few are as adept as the Allah-Las.
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Sep 7, 2016Worship the Sun was pretty great garage rock revivalism filtered through a gently psychedelic filter; Calico Review might be even better.
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MagnetSep 20, 2016Like any record geeks, they deftly reshape their heritage into their own original catalog. [No. 135, p.53]
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Sep 7, 2016In true psychedelic fashion, this is a summery record for autumn’s shadowy days.
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Sep 6, 2016Calico Review refers to a type of pattern in which a range of colours merge into one; as much as it may frustrate Allah-Las, the palette of their Calico Review remains a similar hue, but their ability to paint brilliant art with it remains intact.
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Sep 6, 2016The instrumental experimentation is spot-on, not imposing itself too much on the melodies nor serving as a vehicle for virtuosity; they sound solid and everlasting, yet serene enough to know how to take their music to the next level.
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Sep 9, 2016Allah-Las’ third album rambles as it soars, and with a distinct disregard for convention, it paints a picture of life at its most freewheeling.
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Sep 8, 2016Calico Review may leave the listener feeling a little parched, too, as it doesn't paint as bright and stirring a picture as either of its predecessors.
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MojoSep 6, 2016The 12 songs are dilatant, vibrant. [Oct 2016, p.93]
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UncutSep 6, 2016The trouble with studiousness is its tendency to inhibit invention, and such is the case here on their third long-player. [Oct 2016, p.23]
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Q MagazineSep 6, 2016They appear to have tired of Love and have been listening to far more Velvet Underground. [Oct 2016, p.105]
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Oct 21, 2022This review contains spoilers, click full review link to view.