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Generally favorable reviews- based on 53 Ratings
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Positive: 42 out of 53
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Mixed: 2 out of 53
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Negative: 9 out of 53
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ReubenFNov 8, 2006Being very introspective music, it is important to like the soul that is communicating to u - I don't. He sounds depressed, weak, timid, cold, pathetic and alienated from humanity. As for the music, it might be beautiful if they would only build the tempo up into an uplifting chorus, but they never do. Maybe I just lack an appreciation for minimalist synth-pop?
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maddyJul 26, 2004took a few listens before I got it, but it's not left the stereo since
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LawrencePAug 1, 2004One of the year's best. Makes me proud to be canadian. My 9 is not bias in any way......well maybe just a little bit.
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meAug 2, 2004This album is just way too spank!
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IvoCFeb 7, 2005This album is a beauty. The Junior Boys fuse electro with rnb and hints of timbaland-esque beats to concot a sound so melodic that it almost brigs tears to your eyes...or in other cases, sets your pants on fire...
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LauraMay 5, 2005Awesome, just saw them at the Bowery Ballroom!!
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Dr.IncognitoOct 29, 2004I've only listened to it a few times, but it's definitely a slice of unique and tasty synth-pop -- in places a bit like an electroclash update of the Blue Nile. One quibble -- the vocals are mixed too low for my tastes on several tracks. Or maybe I'm just going deaf?
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PaulKJun 22, 2004instantly enticing sound but also a real grower - the emptiness is a strength
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MeekayiaJul 24, 2004I feel bubbly...engulf in a whirlwind of serenity...this is an amazing cd
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chadbJul 27, 2004Mediocre, really. No way as interesting as The Rapture or The Earlies.
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fmAug 16, 2004Very good.
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du&skuSep 19, 2004This is the best record of the year so far; well, at least if would be Loretta Lynn hadn't released her masterpiece this year, but it's definitely #2. Wonderful beatgazing that gets better every time you hear it, should mark an era in a similar way that DJ Shadow's Endtroducing did.
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mattaAug 29, 2006S. Gold can drink my liquid gold. Sorry, that was cheesy. But still, you are a fool. This isn't Joe Pernice dude. Lyrics are not what makes the song in this case; it's all about the smoothness and chilled-out danceablilty of the production. Definitely one of the ten best albums of 2004 and still souds amazing two years later.
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MycroftW.Aug 10, 2007Absolutely fantastic and I liked the follow-up even better.
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[Anonymous]Sep 9, 2007
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HugoT.Apr 1, 2008It does sound bit cold but its more of dark ambient atmosphere...I dont see anything wrong on that! That's the way they told their story, I accepted and found this CD totally admirable! Everyone should spent more time with this one. Start with 'Teach me how to fight'!
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ronnymNov 14, 2004the songwriting and production single this out as one of the most important albums of the decade. people won't realise this for years
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waihOct 29, 2004I'm with chad b on this - it's some bloke singing along to a drum machine right?
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RalphKJun 23, 2004A wonderful pastiche of 80s synth-pop, r'n'b, and garage, but not sounding like simply a copy of it's influences, Last Exit is the best album of 2004 so far.
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paulmJun 28, 2004best album I've heard in years
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MIKENJan 10, 2005The best since colder mathew dear goldfrapp better
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KjellKDec 16, 2005Best album I have heard this year!
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EricLMar 5, 2005The best album I've heard in years
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jacobmMay 20, 2005Alltogether it is good music
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S.GoldJan 3, 2006I tried to like the album, but it sucks not even a good song. Have they even heard of songwriting? It's so sloppy the song lyrics not sexy but terrible, it's an embaresment for IDM or techno or electronica or whatever you call. Beats aren't good or interesting in the least.
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JereWJul 18, 2006Perfect
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BobbyK.Sep 7, 2007Fantastic. Minimal, electronic with depth and emotion.
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jonniecNov 16, 2004This cd is a bit spank(to steal from another reviewer), but it is kinda good. The depth is a bit shallow but it is listenable. I am not a big dance music fan as i find it too patronizing for the sake of beats as opposed to intellect. I bought it but am not too excited about the follow up. What am i missing here. Why does this rate so damn high???
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MartijnV.Dec 26, 2004A good production, but I find it to cold, to boring sometimes.
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axlAug 24, 2004a classic not of it's time
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onefellswoopJan 23, 2005Great surprise--no doubts about the talent in this band. Evocative of so many others (Sea&Cake, Human League, etc.) yet entirely its own sound. Intelligent lyrics (missed by some...?) and funky grooves...looking forward to more!!!
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JohanLMay 29, 2006fantatic
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BenCMar 11, 2007just really, really really dull - can't understand why it got such good reviews when there is so much more interesting (electronic) music out there.
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JamesNDec 26, 2004Gorgeous album. The stark, sorrowful style is one of the most original things to happen in dance music and all of music this year.
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Mar 18, 2016
Awards & Rankings
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Last Exit is a monumental debut... on par with It’s My Life or Non-Stop Erotic Cabaret.
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Entertainment WeeklySupple, stylish electro-pop so cool it makes glaciers jealous. [24 Sep 2004, p.106]
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Q MagazineIt's '80s synth-pop in spirit rather than form, miles away from the make-up clad silliness of electroclash and much more interested in muching about with present day technology than simply recreating the past. [Jun 2004, p.98]