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Generally favorable reviews- based on 13 Ratings

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  1. Positive: 9 out of 13
  2. Negative: 2 out of 13
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  1. Jan 20, 2020
    9
    Melodic, powerful and non-formulaic - the 2019 album by Desperate Journalist shows a remarkable musical development from a band which had already started out very maturely on their debut, and had delivered a very sophisticated follow-up. In their case, they manage to stay true to their post-punk style while refusing to be bogged down by their noticeable influences. Where other bandsMelodic, powerful and non-formulaic - the 2019 album by Desperate Journalist shows a remarkable musical development from a band which had already started out very maturely on their debut, and had delivered a very sophisticated follow-up. In their case, they manage to stay true to their post-punk style while refusing to be bogged down by their noticeable influences. Where other bands desperately try to showcase their musical versatility by deviating more and more from their own sound, Desperate Journalist stay true to themselves. Remarkable - and not at all desperate. Expand
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77

Generally favorable reviews - based on 7 Critic Reviews

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  1. Positive: 6 out of 7
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  1. Uncut
    Mar 21, 2019
    70
    The album is a loose concept piece with a watery theme, but it's the infectious melodies and powerful vocals that stand out. [May 2019, p.27]
  2. Q Magazine
    Mar 12, 2019
    60
    In Search Of works best when swept up in a wave of wistful optimism. [May 2019, p.111]
  3. Classic Rock Magazine
    Mar 11, 2019
    70
    The London post-punkers keep the pigeonholing hack on their toes throughout this third album. [Apr 2019, p.85]