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- Summary: The seventh album for the space rock band was produced by frontman Jason Pierce.
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- Record Label: Fat Possum
- Genre(s): Pop/Rock, Alternative/Indie Rock, Alternative Pop/Rock, Indie Rock, Dream Pop
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Positive: 32 out of 38
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Mixed: 5 out of 38
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Negative: 1 out of 38
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Apr 18, 2012Truly, Sweet Heart, Sweet Light is one of those gorgeous things and, if nothing else, the most profound late statement Spaceman has given us in a decade.
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Apr 25, 2012Past albums might have romanticized drugs and booze as the way out, but here it's music, and the album feels more healing as a result, even if its ode to the sweet sounds that came before it presents its own complications and delusions.
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Apr 17, 2012From its opening moments, in fact, Sweet Heart packs in one of Pierce's most impressive works yet.
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Apr 12, 2012There's still nothing particularly radio-friendly here and plenty of weirdness to go around, but more than ever the free jazz influences and pulsating drones seem designed to serve the song and not just enhance the listener's physical sensations.
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Apr 18, 2012Those who have spent endless hours tripping to various corners of the universe with Spiritualized on the stereo might be surprised by how earnest and grounded the great Spaceman sounds here.
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Apr 17, 2012On songs like the acid-funk "I Am What I Am," co-written with Dr. John, he shows he can scale back with equal power, making lush sounds for lean times.
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Apr 16, 2012Not only does Sweet Heart Sweet Light hit all patented Spiritualized thematic buttons squarely between the eyes – religion, drugs, sickness and redemption – it is also a record that covers everything with a Wyoming sized scoop of full-fat icky sentiment.
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Positive: 3 out of 5
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Mixed: 2 out of 5
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Negative: 0 out of 5
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Apr 17, 2012This review contains spoilers, click expand to view.
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