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Generally favorable reviews- based on 38 Ratings
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Positive: 27 out of 38
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Mixed: 9 out of 38
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Negative: 2 out of 38
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Mar 11, 2017
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Apr 15, 2017Pop genius from the Shins. Songs that are really endearing. Lots of quirky electronic sounds while retaining a simple listenability. Near perfection.
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Mar 17, 2017
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Mar 10, 2017Definitely a record that explores their lo-fi electronic sound more. There's some nice vocal samples and harmonies throughout. Mercer has proved again that he is a fantastic producer as well as musician. Although the pad synths get kind of old after a while. Definitely a record to check out!
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May 16, 2017From the amazingly steady tunefulness to the wonderfully audacious synthetic textures, this is one of the year’s best albums, and while it doesn’t create anything ultramodern or cohesive for big avant-grade fans, it’s the consistently brilliant songwriting that gives the album importance. My Score: 149/180 (Great) = 8.3/10
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Mar 14, 2017
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MagnetMay 18, 2017Heartworms is a slow-burning grower that rewards repeat listens but requires some commitment to love. [No. 142, p.58]
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Mar 24, 2017Overall Mercer’s songwriting creds are well in tact.
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Mar 16, 2017Heartworms is an album of tinkering and pootling, the sound of a man reminiscing on life, referencing his favourite records--less rock star, more bloke living out his hobby from the comfort of a suburban garage.