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Von Bohlen's thin vocals and a generally mushy sound keeps Glass Floor from catching hold at first, but Maritime's gently buzzing guitars give the songs a backbone that helps them stand up to multiple exposures.
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An unexpected treat.
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While not every song on Glass Floor is a gem, the best ones here are so good, I can only assume Maritime will be a step forward even for these artists illustrious careers.
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MagnetIt mostly drives down that most scenic of romantic-pop roads, honking and waving at fellow motorists Death Cab For Cutie. [#64, p.104]
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Alternative PressMost of Maritime's debut feels incredibly boxed in. [Aug 2004, p.106]
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At times, these tracks strain to find a middle ground between pop stardom and thoughtful reverence.
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Plenty of albums split the difference between gems and junk, but the biggest problem with Glass House is that it lacks any discernible anima; the band seems to be phoning in their performance from a comfy armchair somewhere in Milwaukee.
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If there's any difference between this album and von Bohlen's lackluster recent output, it's that this collection somehow manages to be even more tepid.
User score distribution:
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Positive: 3 out of 4
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CalvinHobbesNov 4, 2005Funny, joyful. What's the matter?
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AnthonyNJul 31, 2004Massively disappointing album. Still some good songs on it like Adios.