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May 9, 2017Sure, this sound has been kicking around in various forms since the early 2000s Drive-Thru and Vagrant Records eras. But rarely has it been done so well.
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May 9, 2017This album continues to keep the Have Mercy brand stagnant and disappointingly makes surpassing their debut a tall order. "Smoke and Lace" and "Coexist" are probably the only songs that recapture the magic of the first record. Everything else tries too hard to repeat the slow/loud dynamic they pride themselves on.
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May 9, 2017The fact that it's essentially more of the same might make it uninteresting to some, but to fans of the band or any of its widely known predecessors like Jimmy Eat World or Taking Back Sunday, that sameness will bring a welcome sense of comfort.
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May 9, 2017There are enough special moments and poignant observations here to recommend a peek into the gloom.