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8.0
117633
8.0 |
The Irish Times
Wearing attractive references up and down the record – a little bit Broadcast, a little bit New Order – their sense of retro romanticism is enlivening, rather than deadening
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7.0
117644
7.0 |
No Ripcord
Moaning know how to be piercingly direct, imbuing their performances with a desperation and a yearning that feels genuine
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7.0
117630
7.0 |
Exclaim
There are moments when Joy Division ("Make it Stop"), the Cure and the Smiths ("Stranger" and "Fall in Love") come to mind, though more often, the subdued dramatics feel split between sentimental and playful, like Eurythmics or Pet Shop Boys
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7.0
117631
7.0 |
All Music
Uneasy Laughter is a riskier proposition than Moaning's first album, but it demonstrates their tremendous growth, both as a band and as humans
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7.0
117695
7.0 |
Clash
Moaning belong to a fresh generation of musicians whose sense of moral responsibility extends outside their immediate circle and wider scene
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6.6
117629
6.6 |
Northern Transmissions
‘Uneasy Laughter’ can be a challenging listen, with guitars usurped by synths, the aggressive catharsis of the group’s first record is in short supply, which means the album’s subject matter can lay heavy on the listener’s ears and mind
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6.0
117632
6.0 |
DIY
The songs here mostly lack the sonic power and impact of those on its predecessor
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5.9
117685
5.9 |
Paste Magazine
The L.A. post-punk band’s sophomore outing takes too much from the ’80s
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