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Fort Nightly
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Generally favorable reviews - based on 9 Critic Reviews What's this?

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8.7

Universal acclaim- based on 20 Ratings

  • Summary: The debut record for the New York quintet includes two drummers and a piano player.

Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 7 out of 9
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 9
  3. Negative: 0 out of 9
  1. The A.V. Club
    91
    Rarely has the Inferno sounded this inviting.
  2. Pitchfork
    81
    It's a great debut for a band with an impressive, distinctive sound.
  3. Village Voice
    80
    Nearly embarrassing levels of enthusiasm, sincerity, and energy inform Fort Nightly, the band's surprisingly meaty debut.
  4. Prefix Magazine
    70
    What makes Fort Nightly rise above the dance-rock pack is an ear for writing immediately catchy songs.
  5. AllMusic
    70
    As lyrically eclectic and clever as it is musically, this is one fascinating album.
  6. PopMatters
    70
    The White Rabbits’ Fort Nightly hijacks the ear and never lets go as it saunters, bursts and recoils with a fusion of ska, tango tweaked guitar riffs and shouts edging toward desperation.
  7. Uncut
    60
    there's a bit too much scene-setting and not enough storyline, but overall this is some rollicking debut. [May 2008, p.113]
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  1. Greg
    Aug 16, 2007
    10
    Really really really great album. Even more impressive that it's a debut. These guys have a well formed sound and I look forward to Really really really great album. Even more impressive that it's a debut. These guys have a well formed sound and I look forward to seeing where they go in the future.… Expand
  2. Scott
    Aug 22, 2007
    9
    This album normally would be something I hate. Yet I love it. I didn't understand it. So I played it over and over until I just loved This album normally would be something I hate. Yet I love it. I didn't understand it. So I played it over and over until I just loved it. These sorts of albums don't happen often people, so pick this one up.… Expand
  4. ScaughtB
    Aug 31, 2007
    9
    Holy hell. Now THIS is how you make your entrance in the indie rock scene. This is such a great sounding well rounded debut rock album. I Holy hell. Now THIS is how you make your entrance in the indie rock scene. This is such a great sounding well rounded debut rock album. I can't wait to see what else these guys have in store.… Expand
  5. Korinne
    Sep 27, 2007
    9
    A unique and inventive album! I found myself waking up the next morning, singing refrains in my head. The music is meaty yet playful. I would A unique and inventive album! I found myself waking up the next morning, singing refrains in my head. The music is meaty yet playful. I would highly recommend!… Collapse
  6. AndyB.
    Nov 5, 2007
    9
    Impressive own sound, great interplay, good lyrics, excellent hooks and strong songs. All I need!
  7. matta.
    Oct 16, 2007
    8
    Very solid debut. nearly as good as Spoon's new record, and I only make the comparison because they have a similar sound.

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