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9.0
25434
9.0 |
AU Review
Crystal Stilts have scaled the peaks of noise-pop, and have created a sublime album in doing so
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8.2
25334
8.2 |
Beats Per Minute
All of this has been done before, sure, and will be done again–maybe even by better bands. Crystal Stilts find a way to make you care, though
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8.0
25359
8.0 |
No Ripcord
Compels with an imperial command of walloping twang whilst humbly servicing a rich breadth of keyboard boogie
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8.0
28229
8.0 |
PopMatters
This may be one of the most depressing albums released all year, but it’s also one of indie rock’s most surprisingly melodic and historically aware
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8.0
24438
8.0 |
Q
While they may have broken the slacker's code, the results are worth it. Print edition only
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8.0
24676
8.0 |
NME
Capitalises on the band's melodic talents and embraces them tenfold
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8.0
24794
8.0 |
The Fly
A selection of beautiful pop songs that recall Bowie, The Byrds and Joy Division
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8.0
25251
8.0 |
Tiny Mix Tapes
A record that blasts a bright light through its otherwise dead sources
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7.9
25154
7.9 |
Pitchfork
The menace mostly persists - only here it feels less introverted and more vivacious
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7.0
24910
7.0 |
Bowlegs
It may feel a little swamped at times, but its good intentions, and consistent tunes, make for a darkly twisted pop record
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7.0
24912
7.0 |
Subba Cultcha
That rarest of beasts, an oppressively introspective record you can actually dance to
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7.0
25385
7.0 |
The Line Of Best Fit
While In Love with Oblivion is a nice progression it seems a very natural one too.
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7.0
25536
7.0 |
DIY
They set themselves apart from the crop of American, Garage-indebted rock bands that emerged two or three years previous
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7.0
25796
7.0 |
Consequence Of Sound
A solid second attempt for a group with a promising future
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7.0
25803
7.0 |
Drowned In Sound
A big fun record meant to be blasted through the loudest speakers possible
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6.0
26179
6.0 |
FasterLouder
With better quality control and more emphasis on songs rather than texture, Crystal Stilts may yet produce something special. Here’s hoping
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6.0
25218
6.0 |
Slant Magazine
A fine second outing slightly marred by a handful of forgettable tracks
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6.0
24427
6.0 |
Uncut
Lean, faintly psyche garage rock, laced at times with an oily snarl of rockabilly. Print edition only
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