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Q MagazineOct 24, 2012An album that's--unusually--both disorienting and immensely tedious. [Nov 2012, p.103]
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The WireOct 3, 2012It should still be appreciated for its sonic density, its sustained mood of dread and the universality of its themes, at least one of which--the condemnation of usurers--is painfully relevant today. [Sep 2012, p.63]
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MagnetJul 23, 2012Admittedly, it's hard not to respect Patton's creative adventurousness, but sweet Jesus, the gulf between admiration and enjoyment of one of his projects has never been so wide. [No.89, p.57]
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Jul 23, 2012Laborintus II is a strange and unique creation that despite being far from the days of Mr. Bungle and Faith No More, feels completely and totally Mike Patton.
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Jul 10, 2012Those who give Laborintus II a few listens will uncover a few hidden payoffs buried deep within its heap of musical ideas. Those who don't go to the trouble will still appreciate Patton's boundless, difficult, creativity.
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Jul 10, 2012Presenting a piece of musical theater as a stand-alone work can be a bit difficult to grasp upon first listen; that said, it does reveal itself ultimately to be a very nearly dazzling endeavor that rewards patience mightily.
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Jul 10, 2012At first glance, it's easy to brush off Laborintus II as half an hour of experimental drivel, but those that stick with it and let it soak will be rewarded.
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Jul 10, 2012The whole thing is totally nuts, and it really is a lot to take in. But then again, Laborintus II engages our brains as well as our ears, forcing us into asking some pretty big questions on a political front as well as on an aesthetic front.