Spiritual Emergency
by Guardian Alien
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  1. Scooter4849
    Apr 23, 2014
    6
    Full of strange and psychedelic instrumentals and jams, just like the previous work of theirs. But this LP is a little bit more diversified. With 5 tracks instead of just 1. Some inequalities in track lengths withstanding, there are some very sound bending moments here. Unfortunately, the first 4 shorter tracks are pretty underwhelming at best, while the final 20 minute closer isFull of strange and psychedelic instrumentals and jams, just like the previous work of theirs. But this LP is a little bit more diversified. With 5 tracks instead of just 1. Some inequalities in track lengths withstanding, there are some very sound bending moments here. Unfortunately, the first 4 shorter tracks are pretty underwhelming at best, while the final 20 minute closer is fantastic. Intense and manic it is. Another thing done well on this effort is the drumming, solid all the way through. Great interplay and flow at times, albeit directionless for the most part. A decent effort, but nothing to memorable or special.… Expand

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73

Generally favorable reviews - based on 12 Critic Reviews

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  1. Positive: 10 out of 12
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 12
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  1. Austin Chronicle
    May 1, 2014
    78
    The epic finally coalesces into an explosive, screaming climax that finds clarity in chaos.
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  2. AllMusic
    Apr 1, 2014
    80
    After absorbing the record, however, it's clear that the broken, disconnected flow is by design, and Guardian Alien's experiment with structure pays off with another album of mind-bending headphone candy.
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  3. Dusted Magazine
    Mar 3, 2014
    70
    If the first half feels a little like a warm-up, they deliver the payoff in fine style and by the end you may feel as worn out as the band must be.
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