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MojoDec 12, 2011A collection of songs which rings with the same deeply felt, universal truths of Bon Iver's For Emma, Forever Ago and Ryan Adam's Heartbreaker. Chillingly authentic. [Aug. 2011, p. 100]
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UncutJul 15, 2011Despite stuffing their saddle bags full of choice musical cuts old and new, The Middle East somehow contrive to sound like nobody but their own sweet selves. [Jul 2011, p.86]
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Jul 15, 2011Of course, it could have potentially been trimmed down and rearranged slightly more efficiently, but for an official debut full-length, it's a wonderful achievement and a more than worthy listen.
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Jul 15, 2011There's a bit more rock 'n' roll and personality to what The Middle East is doing, and, despite the fact that these guys are a seven-piece ensemble, you get the sense that without Jones, the entire affair would completely fall apart; it's his vocals and distinctive songwriting style that gives the band its identity.