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- Summary: The sophomore album for the Chicago-based instrumental band was produced by Matt Bayles.
- Record Label: Suicide Squeeze
- Genre(s): Rock, Experimental
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Positive: 7 out of 9
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Mixed: 2 out of 9
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It’s a lot less singular than its predecessor, but that makes it a more directly exhilarating experience.
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These wandering riffs, devastating drum rolls and rollicking motifs will stick with you, but primarily to serve as an appetite-whetting taste of where their makers may venture next.
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Alternative PressRussian Circles certainly haven't lost their edge. [June 2008, p.133]
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Though Station only gets fully cranked twice (the Battles-esque title track, the explosive 'Youngblood'), Turncrantz’s surefooted playing will keep your interest from flagging.
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Post-rock's forte is letting instruments speak for vocals. Russian Circles speak articulately, but could stand to roar a bit.
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For fans of Russian Circles' heavier predilections, Station might be a little boring; the band has grown stingier with the bombast, which in turn means less excitement--Russian Circles are most impressive when they rock out.
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That’s the biggest problem with Station: it’s not a bad record, it just tries to be too “gargantuan” for its own good.
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Positive: 1 out of 1
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Mixed: 0 out of 1
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FinnG.Oct 19, 2008
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