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- Record Label: Secretly Canadian
- Release Date: Mar 7, 2006
- Summary: Paul Barker (Ministry) produced the Austin band's debut full-length.
- Record Label: Secretly Canadian
- Genre(s): Indie, Rock
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Score distribution:
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Positive: 11 out of 14
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Mixed: 3 out of 14
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Negative: 0 out of 14
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From note one, the listener is hermetically sealed into Chosen Darkness' unique musical universe where overdriven bass leads, pinpoint guitar lines and ominous synths hit with maximum impact.
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UrbA stunning debut. [Apr 2006, p.96]
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Alternative PressA compelling spin. [May 2006, p.164]
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MagnetCasts [their] this-is-not-a-love-song songs in an ultraviolet, goth-shoegazer glow that stretches [their] glistening guitar ripples to Mogwai-like proportions. [#71, p.100]
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The problem seems to be a not yet fully developed understanding of how to make their pop moments gel with the layered atmosphere they seem committed to.
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MojoTheir unique pop panache saves the proceedings from simple retread. [May 2006, p.102]
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UncutIt's sleek, goth-leaning alt.pop, but ILYBICD's music ultimately leaves less of an impression than their band name. [May 2006, p.109]
Score distribution:
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Positive: 7 out of 8
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Mixed: 1 out of 8
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Negative: 0 out of 8
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TomasSMay 14, 2006despite all of its polish and grandiosity, this is no easy listening, but so much more rewarding. with each listen, it grows on you
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FrankMar 14, 2006Fantastic debut.
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JordanBApr 9, 2006their worst is your best...
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abenthoboMar 11, 2006better than most people think..
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DavidSMay 24, 2006Really good dark pop. Hasn't left my cd player in days.
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MusicMavenMay 24, 2006
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MartinSMar 11, 2006Well executed but nothing to distinguish this band from anybody else.
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