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Born With Stripes

The Donkeys

Born With Stripes

Surf pop, folk-rock and Americana on the latest album from the San Diego indie rock outfit

ADM rating[?]

6.7

Label
Dead Oceans
UK Release date
25/04/2011
US Release date
26/04/2011
  1. 8.0 |   Blurt

    A classic, era-spanning feel, a fresh new set of songs that sound like they've been on the turntable for 40 years
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  2. 8.0 |   Q

    A record evoking a world where not much has changed since 1976. Print edition only

  3. 8.0 |   Uncut

    Print edition only

  4. 7.0 |   Consequence Of Sound

    Musically, Born With Stripes could use a touch more diversity, but vintage chops, summertime hooks, and a lack of filler are all certainly something to be admired
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  5. 7.0 |   Drowned In Sound

    Born With Stripes is not the figurehead of any subversive underground movement, but it is a fine indie rock record, which suits me just dandy
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  6. 7.0 |   All Music

    A quietly enjoyable listen, something where emotions get expressed with often restrained energy
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  7. 7.0 |   The Line Of Best Fit

    t’s a classic rock record that wears its influences on its sleeve, but there’s really nothing wrong with tha
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  8. 6.3 |   Pitchfork

    An unerringly easy listen
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  9. 6.0 |   The Skinny

    There are nice sounds to explore here, but the exploration won’t take long
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  10. 5.5 |   Prefix

    The best stuff here expands naturally on their established sound, and unfortunately those songs are in the minority here
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  11. 5.5 |   Bowlegs

    There is way more good than bad in The Donkeys
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