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MagnetJun 19, 2012A surprisingly deep album that fleshes out the vaguely krautish electronica the band only touched on in previous efforts. [No.88 p.59]
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May 22, 2012It could be a blurry Xerox of old sounds, but singer-guitarist Brian Aubert infuses his songs with wispy drama, balancing moppy-haired brooding and bright, bracing fuzz-drunk melodies.
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May 18, 2012Neck of the Woods may not be album of the year material, but it's the best album in this band's catalog by a long shot.
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May 16, 2012Lucky for listeners, not one track on the album is under five minutes, each song allowed the necessary incubation period to develop and grow without ever losing a limb.
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May 9, 2012Neck of the Woods marks interesting territory in their development; it both stands its ground and stretches its legs without actually feeling like it's desperate to do either.
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May 9, 2012Neck of the Woods is an even more infectious and nuanced affair.
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May 9, 2012Even in their least inspired moments, Silversun Pickups have something interesting on offer.
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May 8, 2012It's impossible to deny that not only has Silversun Pickups definitely arrived at their own sound, but that they're one of very few bands around who is finding new ground to break in a genre that most have given up for dead.
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May 8, 2012Neck Of The Woods may not coax many new fans to the Pickups' newly appointed Camp Crystal Lake, but it gives those already there something dark and sinister to mull over.
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May 4, 2012The final word sees Neck Of The Woods as a great alternative rock record that will hopefully spur the band onward where 'Swoon' had them treading water.
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May 2, 2012While some songs could benefit from a slight edit, Woods still feels complete--and essential. [Jun 2012, p.80]
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May 2, 2012Enlisting uber-producer Jacknife Lee (Bloc Party, Kasabian, R.E.M.) has brought some magic that keeps the mid-'90s flame--if not eternal--then at least at a reliable glow.
User score distribution:
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Positive: 40 out of 44
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Mixed: 4 out of 44
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Negative: 0 out of 44
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