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10.0
1474
10.0 |
The Independent
A white-hot cauldron of sonic intensity, Fits extends the opening blast of last year's extraordinary Workout Holiday, with a further storm of punk-infused power-trio workouts that leave one fizzing with nervous energy
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8.0
1475
8.0 |
The Irish Times
Every note, every zig-zag and every grandstanding display of the band’s playing ability is just downright exhilarating. An album to keep them in clover for some time to come
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8.0
1476
8.0 |
musicOMH
Ultimately to get a sense of Fits you need look no further than the album's cover: a clutter of disparate objects precariously arranged yet somehow managing to cohere, the very incongruity the key to drawing your eye. Just don't dismiss the album on that first glance.
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8.0
1470
8.0 |
Observer Music Monthly
This turbulent follow-up will do nothing to allay the anxieties of people who were a little spooked by the sonic hurly-burly of last year's thrilling Workout Holiday, anyone who enjoyed the ride should not hesitate to strap themselves in for the second instalment
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8.0
1471
8.0 |
The Observer
Furious garage punk, folky strumming, wistful psychedelia, dub sound effects and more flash past in just over half an hour... A hectic, always enjoyable ride.
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8.0
1472
8.0 |
Uncut
It’s a rare pleasure to hear a band so at ease with themselves, playing with no obvious aim or agenda beyond having a good time and hoping you do, too. The best thing about Fits is imagining how incredible these songs will be when played live. See you down the front
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8.0
1473
8.0 |
The Guardian
Should be a terrible mess, but the Texan trio exercise glorious control throughout, ensuring that every blast of noise has its tender counterpoint.
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8.0
1480
8.0 |
Clash
There’s something about White Denim that sits simultaneously in the past whilst pointing to the future. They’re a puzzle, for sure, but then the best innovators never sat easily in a box. That’s why they were innovators. Best not to worry – just turn on, tune in and drop out
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8.0
1481
8.0 |
The Quietus
The sound of White Denim writing with purpose, certainty and, most importantly, comfort in themselves. In some ways, it is their true debut; it certainly makes for a far more satisfying listen. Stripped of flab, more focussed and with the band clearly eschewing the hot-headed scratching around at various genres heard on Workout Holiday, it proves the Austin band's capacity to evolve
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8.0
1482
8.0 |
NME
In whatever backwater shack they recorded this, they’ve shoehorned the experimental pop leanings of the ’60s, the elephantine riffery of ’70s blues-rock and the rampant eclecticism of the ’80s into a coherent whole that never signposts its intentions, instead giving the listener enough credit to be able to identify them themselves. It’s a fantastic record, a slow-burn masterpiece that buds gradually and thrives on the oxygen of repeated exposure
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8.0
1478
8.0 |
Daily Telegraph
It’ll make many Best Album of 2009 lists come December, and deservedly so
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8.0
5655
8.0 |
PopMatters
White Denim try just about everything in the classic rock playbook, leaving no cliché unused. Throwing in some sitar work at the end of the Zep-indebted freakout “Say What You Want”? Why not! Doing a complete acoustic British popsike homage (“Regina Holding Hands”)? Sure!
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8.0
7495
8.0 |
God Is In The TV
...timeless yet modern, this album could of easily have made an impact 30 years ago and I’ll be reaching for it out of my collection for many years to come
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7.0
1483
7.0 |
Pitchfork
Feels like the band's formal first LP-- lots of what makes them unique, and then those somewhat awkward ""growth"" points. That initial itchiness, in other words, never really goes away
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7.0
1477
7.0 |
Independent on Sunday
Rock music in its purest form – and yet there is nothing here that will remind you of anything else
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5.0
1479
5.0 |
Drowned In Sound
White Denim would be better if they channelled a little of their chaotic diversity towards consistency, and focused upon being the very biggest, dumbest and craziest bunch of garage revivalists, rather than striking towards a uniqueness that is momentarily out of reach
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