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Alternative PressThe Raveonettes sound creatively liberated. [May 2005, p.174]
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[They] have taken their love of Fifties kitsch and Sixties pop off the Jesus & Mary Chain Gang of Love and down to the Velvet Underground.
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BlenderA surprisingly heartfelt collection, heavy on lullaby-like ballads yet still oozing with sexy noir ambiance. [Jun 2005, p.113]
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Are you listening, Quentin Tarantino? Here's the soundtrack to your next movie.
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Entertainment WeeklySounds like a collection of freshly minted oldies. [22 Apr 2005, p.64]
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FilterPut it this way: the Raveonettes have got one serious retro fetish. [#15, p.95]
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MagnetUltimately attains genuine staying power. [#68, p.108]
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MojoMostly, it works. [Aug 2005, p.102]
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Their reverb-drenched nostalgia trip is full of enough talent and original thought, though, that the result is respectable and classy, not boorish and (yawn) retro.
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Just as their previous fetish for deep distortion and a limited set of chords did, pink-hued noir here can prove to be something of an acquired taste. However, it never sinks into unintentional parody, earning it the acclaim of sounding like nothing else currently out there.
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It takes an album like Pretty in Black to make you realise the life affirming power of great pop music.
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A diverted and shapeless album that only hints at what they're capable of accomplishing.
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PlanetConsider it a pre-fab Tarantino soundtrack, shopping music for a perfect vintage boutique. [#10, p.70]
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The Raveonettes genius is that they pay homage with such style, passion and grace that it's virtually impossible not to be converted to their cause.
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The album's no-frills sound proves to be a welcome diversion.
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Pretty in Black is virtually fuzz-free, highlighting the exquisite detail in the Raveonettes' gift for pastiche.
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The larger scope of the album bodes well for The Raveonettes... [but] it’s a shame that there are several clunkers mixed with such strong material.
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The restrictions have vanished, the sound has opened up, and the tempos have slowed down considerably.
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Strange and provocative.
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UncutThe territory--dark skies, open roads and femme fatales--gives a gothic edge to even the most tender sentiment. [Aug 2005, p.98]
User score distribution:
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Positive: 19 out of 21
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Mixed: 1 out of 21
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Negative: 1 out of 21
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[Anonymous]Jun 4, 2005Impressive third album, not as electrifying as Chain Gang of Love but irresistably infectious. Worth a listen, or ten.
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BriabRDec 29, 2005Great album. The danes have not yet discovered the quality of the Raveonttes, maybe thats why so few good bands comes from Denmark.
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PaulHJul 11, 2005