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And while its high points are nice and its low points aren't offensive, The New Folk Implosion is not the kind of album one would likely choose to listen to over the Pearl Jam and Paul Westerberg records that are similar and, frankly, better.
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MojoFor better and occasionally worse, it feels effortless for listener and writer alike. [Apr 2003, p.112]
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The band's new sound is nothing short of painfully, achingly banal.
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All too mundane.
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Q MagazineGone are most of the Beck-ish hip hop stylings, back is the bespoke indiecraft of spidery guitars, loose drums and oblique lyricism. [Mar 2003, p.108]
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The melodies are there, but they sure aren't catchy pop.
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UncutFor Barlow stalwarts only. [Mar 2003, p.100]
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OgtoFAug 13, 2006Tout est bon.
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michaelmMar 24, 2003Very dull. Disappointing for Lou Barlow fans. Hoped for better but, got what I expected.