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- Artist(s): William McCarthy, Eric Sanderson, Rob Allen
- Summary: After the band Pela ended, singer Billy McCarthy and bassist Eric Sanderson, along with new drummer Rob Allen, formed We Are Augustines. The death of Billy McCarthy's brother had a great influence on the songs on the debut album produced by Dave Newfield.
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- Record Label: Atlantic
- Genre(s): Pop/Rock, Alternative/Indie Rock, Alternative Pop/Rock
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Mar 5, 2012Rise Ye Sunken Ships is a monster of an album, rich in credibility and one that is often raucous, but never noisy.
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Mar 5, 2012Throughout the record, the songs' emotional undercurrent hinges on the subject and content.
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Q MagazineMar 14, 2012Uncomfortably personal, but it sounds irresistible. [April 2012, p.102]
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Mar 5, 2012We Are Augustines have created a record that gives the listeners all the time they need to explore the ideas inside without ever threatening to push them out the door, creating the life-sustaining atmosphere necessary to make Rise Ye Sunken Ships the kind of place you live rather than visit.
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Mar 5, 2012It's a disappointment that their live energy hasn't been replicated on Rise Ye Sunken Ships.
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Mar 5, 2012Rise Ye Sunken Ships is actually pretty great, but guys, just dial it down a bit yeah?
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UncutMar 14, 2012McCarthy's catharsis is often gripping. [Apr 2012, p.88]
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