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8.0
82854
8.0 |
The Skinny
Colossal, and certainly complicated, but in such an un-rushed, all-encompassing way that – like with awe-inspiring natural phenomena – you feel no pressure to take it all in on the first go
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8.0
82856
8.0 |
The Music
A complex record, and an excellent one at that
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8.0
82858
8.0 |
The 405
This is music at its most intoxicating, its most expansive - put those headphones on and slip away
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8.0
82928
8.0 |
NOW
Vast ecosystems of blissed-out noise that often recall the equal parts accessible and ear-splitting sound of early 90s shoegaze
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8.0
83119
8.0 |
Drowned In Sound
This album should convince you that solitude can inspire great musical work
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8.0
83133
8.0 |
All Music
A Coliseum Complex Museum is further proof that the Besnard Lakes are a band with big ideas and real vision, and just as importantly, they have the talent and focus to makes those ideas into something worth hearing
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7.5
82857
7.5 |
Under The Radar
You'll want to make a pilgrimage to Besnard Lake yourself
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7.2
82893
7.2 |
Earbuddy
he production and ambitious arrangements remain here, but the band has furthered their pop song core with their new album, crafting a cohesive, focused collection of songs
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7.0
82866
7.0 |
Uncut
Magical melodic fifth outing from Montreal rock orchestra.
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7.0
82852
7.0 |
musicOMH
A top effort that bolsters their burgeoning reputation, even if it doesn’t quite reach the highs of their very best
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7.0
82853
7.0 |
PopMatters
A Coliseum Complex Museum can be terribly exacting at times, though those who’ve explored their past discography would likely see this as a strength and not a limitation
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6.5
82859
6.5 |
Pitchfork
They still have galaxy-sized ambitions, but the galaxy they’re constructing is beginning to feel like a very small, overly familiar place
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6.5
83757
6.5 |
Spectrum Culture
It’s music for chilling out and listening lazily. As such, it’s well done and well worth your time
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6.0
82855
6.0 |
The Arts Desk
Some of fellow Montréal band Arcade Fire’s wearying lack of subtlety seems to have rubbed off on The Besnard Lakes
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6.0
82867
6.0 |
Q
Free-thinking Montreal band propel their fifth album into the blue. Print edition only
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6.0
82868
6.0 |
Mojo
They retain a shimmering, ghostly signature of their own. Print edition only
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6.0
82921
6.0 |
Exclaim
Though unlikely to win legions of new fans, this is another impeccably crafted psychedelic rock record sure to please fans of the genre
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6.0
82957
6.0 |
The Irish Times
An album that will draw you back in time and again – perhaps even despite your best intentions
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6.0
83085
6.0 |
Gig Soup
Has very few bad moments, but the material here just isn't on the same level as that heard on their previous three albums
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5.0
82888
5.0 |
Consequence Of Sound
The Montreal outfit sounds like they’ve run out of ideas and are starting to repeat their already expansive catalogue
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4.0
83369
4.0 |
Beardfood
Few highlights but lots of middles
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