- Record Label: Rough Trade / Sanctuary
- Release Date: Oct 12, 2004
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There's a newfound sense of poignancy that overrides much of Mississauga's patchwork nihilism.
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Alternative PressThe songs last twice as long as they should. [Dec 2004, p.152]
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To revise a debut with only a slightly more effective result is nevertheless disappointing for all of their fans awaiting an album as moving as their live show.
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Entertainment WeeklyPortrays a conflicted inner life of sexuality and spirituality that would make Mel Gibson cringe. [24 Dec 2004, p.66]
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MojoGibb's voice--not to mention his lyrical outlook--is endearingly astringent. [Aug 2004, p.98]
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New Musical Express (NME)It's frustrating, because when they quit mucking about, The Hidden Cameras have the power to produce songs that tickle your heart. [10 Jul 2004, p.49]
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Despite the strength of "Music Is My Boyfriend" and lush single "The Fear Is On", I continually find myself humming songs from the debut instead.
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A worthy endeavour from one of the most important bands alive.
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The clever hyper-sexuality of his lyrics mixed with the fife and glockenspiel of his glad rag arrangements makes for a fey giddiness that's altogether too rare these days.
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Q MagazineGibb's style is frustratingly monotonic. [Sep 2004, p.119]
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SpinOnly later do you realize the cotton candy you've been enjoying is wrapped around a dildo. [Nov 2004, p.118]
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Even though Mississauga Goddamn isn't completely without flaw -- some of Gibb's lyrical and compositional choices are pretty obvious, for one thing -- it allows you, for a little while, at least, to escape from the everyday world.
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A more straightforwardly uplifting listen.
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With Gibbs' nasal, cabaret-ready vocals drifting unobtrusively through the warm instrumental soup, most listeners could hum along happily without realizing that they're enjoying a song that celebrates soiled underwear.
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While The Smell of Our Own sounded joyful even when wiping pee out of its eyes, there is a note of anger throughout Mississauga Goddam.
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UncutOccasionally, the sunniness and repetition of the songs can be exhausting, despite the provocative semiotic games Gibb is playing. [Aug 2004, p.100]
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Under The RadarPerverted or not, the lyrics are hardly noticeable when used in such a beautiful melodic context. [#8, p.110]
User score distribution:
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RudigerSFeb 18, 2005It's very good.
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JoeHFeb 9, 2005
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susolOct 4, 2004fantástico!! un disco lleno de hits... y de buen rollo!!