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Q MagazineJun 17, 2014Dalle has her bite back. [Jul 2014, p.104]
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Apr 25, 2014The firebrand guitarist has teamed up with a veritable gang of pals to create an album that's pulls no less punches than her earlier work--if a little more thoughtful.
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Apr 24, 2014It's a riotous and brazenly euphoric form of rock'n'roll.
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Apr 24, 2014Dalle lets her voice flicker to an airy glow, with jittery strings providing the tension guitars might have in the past. Clearly, she never really needed an amp to unleash her strength.
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May 27, 2014Brody Dalle's first solo album begins with a bang.
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Classic Rock MagazineDec 18, 2014This is the first time she has really let go and experimented, and she's pulled it off with aplomb. [Jul 2014, p.97]
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Apr 28, 2014It’s a graceful evolution and one that rocks just as hard as the squalling fury of The Distillers ever did.
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Apr 28, 2014Dalle sounds comfortable, confident, and liberated on Diploid Love, and she gives listeners a more complete portrait of her artistry along the way.
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Apr 24, 2014While several songs do need an editor--"Dressed In Dreams" in particular drags quite a bit--the record's honesty and vulnerability are inspiring.
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Under The RadarJun 6, 2014Diploid Love presents Dalle's strengths in combining melody and muscle as a highly desirable brand. [Jun/Jul 2014, p.95]
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MagnetMay 19, 2014Diploid probably has some ace songs, but you'll need an industrial belt sander to uncover them. [No. 109, p.55]
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May 5, 2014Dalle's first record under her own name recalibrates bravely.
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Apr 28, 2014It’s an admirable attempt at maturity, but Diploid Love drains the energy from Dalle's music, along with its heart.
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Apr 24, 2014Dalle sounds as if she’s on autopilot for much of Diploid Love; she’s obviously got talent to spare, but she’ll need to provide herself with a sterner challenge than she has here if she’s to truly capitalise on it.
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Apr 24, 2014Diploid Love doesn’t suck, but neither is it revolutionary.
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May 2, 2014Dalle’s return performance, no matter how energetic and strong musically, lacks the lyrical details to latch onto.