Castanets have produced an album that leaves me confused: at times I want to relax, at other times, in frustration, I reach for objects to hurl at my stereo.
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The Ruby Suns, both instrumentally and vocally, are the closest modern match to the sonic-awe that was the Beach Boys.
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The album press release is a barman who mixes up your tipple of choice – then pisses on you.
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Loney, Noir is a fantastic album.
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Leaving The Nest will remain as Benjy Ferree's directionless foray into the music world.
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The Far Now is folk- cum- pop- cum- mild- psychedelia. Confused?
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In short, Rites of Uncovering is unrewarding, dissatisfying and difficult.
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The Good, The Bad And The Queen affirms Albarn as a musical venturer.
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The poor delivery and drawn presentation leave the listener feeling under whelmed, unappreciated and a bit dirty.
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Music this exuberant, hooks this catchy, songs so simple – it could only come from Sweden.
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Visitations is an interesting and unique listen, but your ears will not feel the urge to go through the experience again any time soon.
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In Robbers & Cowards, the narrative lyrics and the raw intensity of Cold War Kids fuse together to create an energetic and surprisingly rich debut album.
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