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Generally favorable reviews- based on 38 Ratings
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Positive: 29 out of 38
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Dark Days/Light YearsYour Score0 out of 10User ScoreGenerally favorable reviews- based on 38 Ratings
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CiroMApr 26, 2009Maybe their worst record yet.
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DanGMay 12, 2009Well I don't know - maybe it's just me, but I can't get on with this album. Some good songs for sure but a lot of dross too. What a way to open the album with 'Crazy naked girls' It's dire! Tuneless, repetitive nonsense. Sad really because SFA are an amazing and quirky outfit, but sometimes their quality control leaves a little bit to be desired. Shame.
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GanJMay 17, 2009Dan's right, it's not the most inspired sounding record despite the critics' praise. The opening clunker: Crazy Naked Girls augers a lukewarm expedition at best. There's really not much here to my ears that stands out as vital or relevant.
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AliGJun 16, 2009I wanted to grade this lower, but it's not completely without merit. I agree with Miro M, however, in that this is the worst thing they've ever done. I hope they are someday able to once again scale the heights of Rings and Phantom Power, but I'm no longer holding my breath.
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It is a pleasure to report that the latest SFA opus is a joy from start to finish.
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So, business as usual then; SFA have made another enormously enjoyable record, but one that is unlikely to ‘do an Elbow’ and suddenly make them a serious mainstream proposition again.
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Dark Days/Light Years is their finest collection since 2003's "Phantom Power," a purple patch perhaps inspired by the band members' dalliances in various solo projects.