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Aug 21, 2014They finally turned their funhouse mirrors inwards and crafted a Mature Album in a way that only they could, refracting their own past work through the same broken prism that they’ve spent years pulling pop and rap through.
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Aug 13, 2014Though scattershot emotional mayhem, this album is a resounding triumph.
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Aug 18, 2014It’s all bolder, fuller, and, well, better.
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Aug 19, 2014V is a solid, dream-inducing, quietly dramatic step forward for JJ.
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Aug 15, 2014JJ's sound may be nothing special anymore, but their songs and vibe still stand up.
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Slant MagazineAug 13, 2014V is almost cinematic, conjuring up rich, kaleidoscopic vistas as the band transforms from stoned-out beach bums to wide-eyed globetrotters.
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Aug 15, 2014So though it does often feel like JJ have hit a wall on V, when they're able to scale that wall and dance with the stars, the album's a treat.
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Aug 13, 2014You have to admire the experimentation and musical audacity demonstrated on this album--i’s a shame that it doesn’t always work in jj’s favour.