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Milking Scarabs for Dough

Black Carrot

Milking Scarabs for Dough

Latest collection of experimental theatrical art rock from the English act

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7.2

Label
Tin Angel
UK Release date
14/06/2010
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  1. 8.0 |   The Skinny

    Fans of early Bowie, Beefheart and their ilk will likely appreciate this thrilling piece of rock theatre
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  2. 8.0 |   The Independent

    The addition of inventive guitarist Ollie Warren has further broadened the already vast sonic palette of Market Harborough's top avant-rockers, making the wonderful Black Carrot more diggable than ever
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  3. 8.0 |   Uncut

    There's a melodic directness and urgency here that deserves a wider audience. Print edition only

  4. 7.0 |   The Line Of Best Fit

    Perhaps a bit too self-conciously weird to really thrill. What it always consitently is, though, is interesting and challenging
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  5. 7.0 |   musicOMH

    Experimental art rock is a difficult genre to like and Black Carrot still seem to have a limited appeal, but those who savour something off the beaten track are sure to enjoy what's on offer. If it's not everyone's cup of tea, it's certainly an intriguing brew
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