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Let The People Speak

Grand Duchy

Let The People Speak

Second album of indie rock guitars/synths collaboration between ex-Pixie Black Francis and wife Violet Clark

ADM rating[?]

5.0

Label
Cooking Vinyl
UK Release date
09/04/2012
US Release date
10/04/2012
  1. 7.0 |   All Music

    While not everything works on Let the People Speak, it has enough originality and energy that it bodes well for wherever Clark and Black want to go next
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  2. 6.0 |   PopMatters

    It can feel a little meandering, and a couple of the more “organically” arranged pieces seem out of place. Still, could be a nice soundtrack for a long drive that is not without some pleasant surprises
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  3. 6.0 |   Spin

    Some future-past-perfect pop jams (and some rocks) escape Frank Black and Violet's surreal wormhole
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  4. 4.0 |   The Skinny

    Amidst the dross is a smattering of decent tracks, and even one or two rough diamonds: the escalating Dark Sparkles and the Beat showcases Clark’s affective vocal style well, while Shady features an enjoyably eccentric performance from Black
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  5. 3.8 |   Pitchfork

    If this is the music he's inspired to make with the people he loves, I'll stick with the music he made with people he hate
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