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- Summary: This is the second release for the British rock band led by Simon Critten.
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- Record Label: Chess Club
- Genre(s): Pop/Rock, Alternative/Indie Rock, New Wave/Post-Punk Revival
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Mixed: 5 out of 8
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Dec 18, 2013The band has found a nice balance between the more contemporary prog-inflected craftsmanship of Field Music and the retro synth romanticism of bands like Delphic and Naked and Famous.
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Dec 18, 2013On its own merits, Galapagos offers diversity and stickiness and ensures that the Post War Years might hang around a while yet.
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Dec 18, 2013This album is not just a holiday destination but a permanent home for anyone who wants to see what the band has to offer next.
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Dec 18, 2013Galapagos will definitely keep the party going, though it might not do much more than that.
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Dec 18, 2013Post War Years is simply an outfit that still needs to figure out what it is, and get past its seeming identity crisis and attempts at broad audience appeal. In short, guys: pick a style and stick with it.
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Dec 18, 2013When certain songs occasionally come within touching reach of greatness, it’s most often through their distinct resemblance to other acts.
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Dec 18, 2013It’s all nicely polished, but there’s nothing underneath.