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8.5
86733
8.5 |
The Line Of Best Fit
With their third album, Twin Peaks have become not just one of the most exciting young bands in the Chicago music scene, but in the entire rock landscape
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8.1
86954
8.1 |
Paste Magazine
Twin Peaks’ greatest attribute is how they feel no need to fit into any of specific niche
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8.0
87010
8.0 |
Clash
Taken the youthful spirit and freedom of the ‘60s – which many bands try and fail to grasp – and have made something scuzzy, fresh, and just downright fun
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8.0
86737
8.0 |
The 405
Sunken and Wild Onion were solid outings, but it feels as if the group has really hit their stride here with their third and best LP to date
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8.0
86739
8.0 |
NME
The five-piece have added consideration and restraint to their usual wheezing approach
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8.0
86740
8.0 |
DIY
Twisting and turning conventions to fit a mould of their own making, Twin Peaks are masters of their craft
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8.0
86741
8.0 |
Exclaim
A well-rounded and buoyant album, Down in Heaven is Twin Peaks' most mature work to date and a satisfying listen, even if it lacks some of the urgency that made their past work so thrilling
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8.0
86769
8.0 |
The Independent
This third album is a delight, riddled with hooks and energy that hark all the way back to the early 70s heyday of Big Star and The Raspberries
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8.0
87169
8.0 |
Gig Soup
Twin Peaks have the talent and the musical ability to be able to take from various influences, and a plethora of sounds, to create a delightful LP
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8.0
87196
8.0 |
PopMatters
Down in Heaven is an energetic and indebted collection of highbrow garage rock suitable for mass consumption
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7.8
86781
7.8 |
Earbuddy
Twin Peaks roll like The Stones on this boozy, bluesy rock romp
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7.5
86736
7.5 |
Pretty Much Amazing
Twin Peaks aren’t doing a whole lot that hasn't been done before. But I’ll be damned if they aren’t having a whole lot of fun doing it
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7.5
86775
7.5 |
A.V. Club
Down In Heaven is another play in a long game in which the band builds a discography that honors each of its artistic impulses
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7.2
86793
7.2 |
Pitchfork
A casual, charmingly low-key set of kitchen-table blues, slow-dance serenades, and unplugged power pop
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7.0
87016
7.0 |
Spin
This young band’s musical growth supersedes the album’s imperfections, and hopefully Down in Heaven will eventually be regarded as a transition to something more career-defining
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6.5
86880
6.5 |
Spectrum Culture
Three albums deep the guys from Twin Peaks continue to make a name for themselves
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6.0
86738
6.0 |
The Music
An album content to live in its own hazy sphere, and drag you in with it
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6.0
86771
6.0 |
The Guardian
The clattering exuberance of both the sentiment and the sound means it feels far from stale
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6.0
87320
6.0 |
Q
A catalogue of enjoyable sun-drenched rock'n'roll, if you don't listen too closely to the words. Print edition only
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5.8
86735
5.8 |
Consequence Of Sound
While striving for maturity, the Chicago youngsters lose a lot of their raw energy
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5.0
86923
5.0 |
Uncut
An awful lot of workaday garage-rattling. Print edition only
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3.5
86734
3.5 |
Under The Radar
The sad truth is that Twin Peaks have a lot of growing up to do before they can effectively direct their narratives inward. This just comes off as clumsy and premature
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