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- Summary: This is the third LP for the English trio of vocalist Sarah Nixey, former Auteurs frontman Luke Haines and former Jesus & Mary Chain member John Moore. Together, they sound a bit like Saint Etienne, but with a much more political and satirical approach to their lyrics.
- Record Label: One Little Indian
- Genre(s): Indie, Rock, Pop
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Score distribution:
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Positive: 6 out of 10
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Mixed: 3 out of 10
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Negative: 1 out of 10
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If you think intelligence in indie lyrics must come at the expense of coherence, take in a couple of these impeccably linear narratives.
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A greater combination of accessibility and subversion would be nearly impossible to imagine.
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UncutAs ever, BBR's absinthe-flavoured acid drops give you a great deal more to suck on than the rest of pop's confectionery selection. [Mar 2003, p.112]
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MojoPassionoia doesn't quite match [The Facts of Life], but the best bits are immaculate. [Mar 2003, p.109]
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Q MagazineFor all its wit and occasional beauty, Passionoia lacks the killer anthem that would make the band genuine subversives rather than cult wags. [Mar 2003, p.102]
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Unfortunately a lot of the record falls a wee bit flat.
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Cold and lifeless.
Score distribution:
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Positive: 4 out of 4
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Mixed: 0 out of 4
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Negative: 0 out of 4
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JarredMar 28, 2003
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RadioChickMay 16, 2003
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sebastien505Sep 25, 2003
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ChrisWMar 24, 2003
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