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Strange Land

Yellow Ostrich

Strange Land

Alex Schaaf has added two members to his lo-fi indie project, following up his 2011 debut

ADM rating[?]

6.2

Label
Barsuk
UK Release date
06/03/2012
US Release date
06/03/2012
  1. 8.1 |   Paste Magazine

    Most importantly among the mood change with Strange, Schaaf lets his guitar rock. And it’s awesome
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  2. 7.5 |   Bowlegs

    Well done band, this album is great
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  3. 6.8 |   Pitchfork

    Anyone who's ever spent hours on the phone or drove hundreds of miles in their car just to connect with somebody, anybody-- and who hasn't?-- will hear a little of themselves in Strange Land and, if only for a second, feel a little less alone
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  4. 6.7 |   A.V. Club

    Successfully adapts Yellow Ostrich’s sound to match its members’ considerable capabilities. Now Schaaf just has to adapt his songwriting
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  5. 6.0 |   Uncut

    Wisconsinite bedroom recordist morphs into art-damaged New York frontman. Print edition only

  6. 6.0 |   Blurt

    There are hints of a potentially great band on Strange Land, just not enough to sustain a full length
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  7. 5.9 |   Beats Per Minute

    As a batch of indie rock songs, Strange Land isn’t bad at all – there are some memorable moments here
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  8. 5.0 |   Consequence Of Sound

    Brims with good ideas
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  9. 5.0 |   Under The Radar

    The inconsistency of Strange Land leads you to believe there are growing pains at play, but the shining moments show where the fuller lineup may be Yellow Ostrich's necessary and most logical next step
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