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10.0
50409
10.0 |
The Guardian
What an unexpected and wonderful treat this album is
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8.0
50434
8.0 |
Q
The exquisite aches of growing up are this record's central concern. Print edition only
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8.0
50414
8.0 |
Drowned In Sound
An often revealing and utterly compelling follow-up that is sure to feature in many an end-of-year best of list come December
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8.0
50415
8.0 |
The Scotsman
Their second album inhabits a world of innocent kicks and mild social anxiety set to a Mo Tucker beat
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8.0
50447
8.0 |
DIY
For a record built upon the simplicity of the three-minute pop song it possesses a staggering amount of depth that encourages repeat plays, opening itself up further each time
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8.0
50455
8.0 |
The Independent
This UK quartet conjure a beguiling air of eternal youth in all its charming contradictions
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8.0
50908
8.0 |
Under The Radar
More so than on their fine self-titled debut LP, Veronica Falls sound like a band here, a well-oiled outfit replete with formidable rhythmic chops and dynamic band interplay
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8.0
51570
8.0 |
Beats Per Minute
Effortless hooks, joyous harmonies, and just-edgy-enough guitar lines
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8.0
57158
8.0 |
Blurt
It will make my top 10 of 2013
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7.5
50987
7.5 |
Paste Magazine
As if the band members were given access to a cobwebbed garage for six months with the sole entertainment being a small supply of psychedelics and their parents’ record collections
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7.5
50535
7.5 |
The 405
The catchiest, most enjoyable indie rock album about love and death I've heard this year (so far)
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7.5
50864
7.5 |
Bowlegs
Aome of the best guitar-friendly pop-tunes we’ve heard in a long while
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7.5
50901
7.5 |
Pitchfork
Another strong collection of guitar pop gems from a band quickly proving itself to be a better, more elusive quantity than any easy genre tag might suggest
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7.0
50438
7.0 |
Uncut
A record packed with earworms and a deliciously deadpan charm. Print edition only
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7.0
50489
7.0 |
The Digital Fix
Maybe not earthshaking, yet still great fun
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7.0
50416
7.0 |
BBC
London indie quartet’s second album burns brightly, but briefly
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7.0
50417
7.0 |
The Line Of Best Fit
A darn good pop record with hooks a-plenty and songs you won’t be able to shake loose for days after you first hear them
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7.0
50990
7.0 |
Consequence Of Sound
A seamless selection of 13 brisk tunes that are instantly hummable
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6.0
50413
6.0 |
Clash
Neither offensive nor inventive this album is a bit like a bag of Rainbow Drops; thrillingly pretty but ultimately full of air
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6.0
50463
6.0 |
Independent on Sunday
It's nothing that Best Coast and the Magic Numbers don't do better
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6.0
50599
6.0 |
musicOMH
There are rewards to be had for perseverance but, just like before, we’re left wishing they’d loosen up a bit
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5.0
50435
5.0 |
NME
A fey-pop selection box that leaves out the gothic grit and garage-infused rabble of early tracks
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5.0
50976
5.0 |
No Ripcord
Melodies feel like after-thoughts, and few stick with you the next day despite being enjoyable enough as they come
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4.0
50904
4.0 |
PopMatters
Their sonic shift places them in a pack of inconspicuous indie bands who sound exactly like this
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