Halcyon Digest

1. DJ99X

   Sep 28, 2010

   10

   After every new album that has amazed me this year, I immediately tell myself "Best of the year". But after a few weeks, I dont quite feel theAfter every new album that has amazed me this year, I immediately tell myself "Best of the year". But after a few weeks, I dont quite feel the same way. So this time, I will not say "Best of the year". But damn, it certainly has a chance at taking this spot. Definitely the most beautiful of the year… Expand

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2. Calexican

   Oct 2, 2010

   10

   Absolute class. Just when you thought that indie music was dying on it's feet, Deerhunter deliver an collection that is bold, varied, freshAbsolute class. Just when you thought that indie music was dying on it's feet, Deerhunter deliver an collection that is bold, varied, fresh and intelligent. They lead where others will surely follow. it is and will be the album of the year.… Expand

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4. harrisonjr98

   Aug 16, 2015

   10

   Halcyon Digest, Deerhunter's 2010 psych(?) masterpiece, has recently joined a small batch of other albums I've rated as receiving a perfectHalcyon Digest, Deerhunter's 2010 psych(?) masterpiece, has recently joined a small batch of other albums I've rated as receiving a perfect 10. Why? It's one of the few times I've felt as if I'm in another place while listening to music. 10/10… Expand

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5. Peaver

   Oct 3, 2010

   9

   Ah... what was that I just listened to? I mean, really interesting and I will probably hear it differently each time I listen. Tedious yetAh... what was that I just listened to? I mean, really interesting and I will probably hear it differently each time I listen. Tedious yet insanely pretty, lyrically intelligent without direct meaning, horns that don't know they're playing together and syncopating out a rhythm. I am somewhat led to believe Deerhunter doesn't know what the hell they are doing.....brilliant!… Expand

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6. Piehole

   Dec 3, 2010

   9

   I'll just come out and say it..If you don't generally like most indie rock, you won't like Deerhunter. However, this is their mostI'll just come out and say it..If you don't generally like most indie rock, you won't like Deerhunter. However, this is their most accessible release, IMO. On the flipside, if you are totally into indie rock and have been following B. Cox's Deerhunter and Atlas Sound, I can understand why you may think this release represents a step in the same direction, and not a growth step. I wont get into an analysis of the music - there are lots of other reviews here that do a good job of that. But overall, this to me is their best record top to bottom. At least four songs are absolutely stellar. "Helicopter", "Desire Lines", "Coronado", and "Fountain Stairs".… Expand

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7. Phil_m

   Oct 25, 2010

   8

   A great follow-. It takes their career to the next level, one that is more subtle and more lyrically direct. Some songs are still a bit lost,A great follow-. It takes their career to the next level, one that is more subtle and more lyrically direct. Some songs are still a bit lost, but overall the album has one, big voice.… Expand

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8. pydnar

   Oct 9, 2010

   3

   You know, I've listened to the bulk of Deerhunter and Atlas Sound's collective output, and I've realized a couple things...first, as much asYou know, I've listened to the bulk of Deerhunter and Atlas Sound's collective output, and I've realized a couple things...first, as much as everyone claims that this album is unique and a step ahead, it's stylistically no different from their previous album, Microcastle--same heavily treated guitars droning on for way too long, same vocals wailing with forced emotion in the distance, same clunky percussion. This album is by no means a step forward, and a step forward is what Deerhunter really needed. Second, the album doesn't hook you in and make you want to listen to it all the way through--the opener is a snoozer at best. Bradford Cox may like to write "thought-provoking" instrumentation, but he falls flat on his face when he tries to pen music that's in any way catchy. You have to force yourself through the first couple songs, which I suppose was intentional--Deerhunter panders to an elitist indie clientele, right? Overly dry and pretentious music is sure to weed out the majority of listeners and leave only devoted followers of the band. For everyone who isn't a Bradford fanboy, I highly recommend passing this one by. Halcyon Digest is really not worth the extra time or money.… Expand

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