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Jason Grishkoff
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Apr 15, 2009
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I was pretty excited to get a hold of this album after I had heard their single, "Carousel." Unfortunately, I was disappointed by the complete package.While there certainly are some decent songs here and there, particularly those that remind of Mew, ...
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Jason Grishkoff
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Apr 13, 2009
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Throw aside those "sounds like" descriptions there. I had a pretty hard time pinpointing this one.Someone said, upon hearing this band, that it sounded an awful lot like Elliott Smith was singing. I'd have to agree. This little EP, released by a comp...
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By
Jason Grishkoff
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Apr 5, 2009
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Grandchildren's recent EP release features "a more meditative confrontation of the electronic and acoustic. With dizzying syncopation and surreal choirs of ominous voices, the new beat-driven sound is transportive,...
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Jason Grishkoff
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Jan 26, 2009
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M.Ward takes the whole folk acoustic shindig of the last decade back to the 1950s, in a seeming attempt to follow the footsteps of Buddy Holly. Frankly, I'm not falling head over heals for it. While there are some interesting moments to it (and, for ...
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Jason Grishkoff
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Sep 28, 2008
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When the noise of Hard Smart Beta finally gives way to Pop Song, I can't refrain from letting loose and tapping my feet. This tapping usually takes place while I'm waiting for the train, where I've listened to this album repeatedly over the last few ...
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