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The Past, The Present & The Possible

Tahiti 80

The Past, The Present & The Possible

Fifth album from French indie pop band formed in 1993

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6.4

Label
Pid
UK Release date
22/02/2011
US Release date
15/03/2011
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  1. 8.0 |   God Is In The TV

    The record is down to earth and opens up to you at a perfect pace
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  2. 8.0 |   Mojo

    Print edition only

  3. 7.5 |   Prefix

    Fortunately, considering the strength of the hooks, the lyrics are merely ancillary
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  4. 7.0 |   DIY

    Memo to the rest of the world: Tahiti 80 are back, and this time they mean 'bizness'
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  5. 6.0 |   The Digital Fix

    An engaging blend of indie, electro and just good old fashioned pop music with an enjoyably 90s feel
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  6. 5.0 |   Pitchfork

    Compared to the glut of (mostly American) indie bands exploring a similar beachcombing sound recently, Tahiti's grasp of basic songwriting makes them sound more like pop geniuses than pop wannabes
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  7. 5.0 |   PopMatters

    It’s almost certainly their swooning, but totally obvious Frenchness that just about saves them
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