Chinese Fountain
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Generally favorable reviews- based on 10 Ratings
- Summary: This is the fifth full-length release from the self-described "beach goth" California band.
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- Record Label: Everloving
- Genre(s): Alt-Country, Pop/Rock, Alternative/Indie Rock, Neo-Psychedelia, Surf Revival
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| Says I don't how you'll find love in LA They don't make them like they do in the country The city moves too fast to appreciate All the time it takes... | See the rest of the song lyrics |
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Positive: 6 out of 9
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Mixed: 3 out of 9
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Oct 28, 2014It is the combination of vibrant, light-hearted instrumentation and intelligent lyrics that make Chinese Fountain one of the best guitar albums of the year.
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Sep 29, 2014Chinese Fountain really is everything that you would expect from these beach grungers, but it’s still fantastically unique and sparkles delightfully with fun and a sheer honesty.
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Sep 29, 2014Ultimately, the Growlers’ sunny disposition and incredibly natural, economical style of songcraft carries them through Chinese Fountain, an album which manages the impressive feat of leaving the listener both utterly satisfied and hungry for more.
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Sep 29, 2014Chinese Fountain, while remaining true to the band’s “beach goth” essence, is blessedly direct, with sharper songwriting and engaging melodies at the center of every song.
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Oct 1, 2014Ultimately, Chinese Fountain is a turning point. In a way, this is their most divisive record, the first time fans will have something to disagree over.
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MojoNov 7, 2014Their nostalgic lo-fi jangle and reverb surf guitars sound, weirdly, like a SoCal version of The Coral, with synths. [Nov 2014, p.102]
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Sep 30, 2014The band's laconic, devil-may-care charm is evident throughout the 11-track set, but they seemingly lacked the follow-through to ensure that their deal with the cloven-hoofed and bifurcated-tailed swindler included the ability to conjure up some hooks.
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Positive: 2 out of 2
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