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Generally favorable reviews- based on 9 Ratings
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ChrisSFeb 9, 2010Not really sure why this band should get such rave reviews. This isn't very original. For every "parasites" with its catchy yet gimmicky vocal "Ahwahwahaha" refrain you also get trite chord progressions of songs such as "Answer to Yourself". More retro garage rock generics.
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It’s done brilliantly, with no frills, no ego, no sense of homage (just some damn fine influences), no fat, no bullshit, nothing bar hooks, energy and a certain air of ineffable sadness for good measure. Sometimes you need to believe a scene or movement will save your life. Other times, there’s nothing wrong being casually blown away by a record like The Soft Pack.
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They may be strutting right down the middle of the road, but they look pretty damn cool doing it. The Soft Pack make being A-OK into something to be proud of.
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That it's derivative isn't that much of a stick to beat them with, though--they've produced 30 minutes of glossy, singalong, preppy pop-punk.