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9.0
31945
9.0 |
AU Review
A truly phenomenal debut effort clearly born both out of personal pain and the marvellous rapport these two musicians have with each other
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9.0
32461
9.0 |
The Line Of Best Fit
Behind all the introversion, coy admittances and modesty, their chosen moniker is fitting, and it’s only a matter of time before people catch on
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8.3
35875
8.3 |
The AU Review
Lights Out survives minor quibbles to emerge a uniquely enjoyable release, well-placed to attract attention from indie-hipster outlets throughout 2012
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8.0
35934
8.0 |
Rave Magazine
Reminiscent in all the best ways of ‘90s alt-pop groups like The Lemonheads as well as the quieter songs of bands like Smashing Pumpkins and Dinosaur Jr
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8.0
36349
8.0 |
Consequence Of Sound
Heaps of multi-faceted forlorn
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8.0
31527
8.0 |
The Guardian
For a duo whose songs employ nothing more than electric and acoustic guitar, they can be surprisingly robust... One of the year's more delightful debuts
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8.0
31528
8.0 |
BBC
Big Deal have crafted a winning debut of lovelorn late-summer gems, taking their cues from the sunny melancholy of Best Coast or the emphatic melodies of Giant Drag
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8.0
31538
8.0 |
The Fly
Absolutely gorgeous
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7.0
31570
7.0 |
BBC
Surprising, sincere and, above all, a success
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7.0
31790
7.0 |
NME
Super lo-fi recordings that sound equal parts Sonic Youth and The Moldy Peaches
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7.0
31926
7.0 |
DIY
A very promising debut album from a very interesting band
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7.0
36467
7.0 |
Rolling Stone
12 feedback-laced psychodramas, delivered through hooky, drumless tunes specked with horny, guilt-ridden duet harmonies
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7.0
31951
7.0 |
Drowned In Sound
Although playing it straight both melodically and sonically Big Deal are adept at evoking youthful anxieties in earnest without being angsty or cloying
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7.0
31537
7.0 |
God Is In The TV
A very pretty, contemplative, heartfelt, considered and delicate album, and is delightful in its innocence and simplicity
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6.5
31539
6.5 |
Bowlegs
Familiar enough not to offend, while interesting enough to encourage repeated listening
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6.0
31533
6.0 |
musicOMH
An uncomplicated and perfectly pleasant record, swirling with some instantly intoxicating '60s inspired pop numbers, Lights Out finds itself running at the same, ultimately tedious pace for 12 songs
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6.0
31534
6.0 |
Q
There's something ageless about their songs. Print edition only
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6.0
31535
6.0 |
State
A pleasant but predictable album
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6.0
31536
6.0 |
The Digital Fix
Offers several tunes of real quality and is, overall, recommended for fans of the genre
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6.0
33952
6.0 |
Mojo
Print edition only
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2.0
39284
2.0 |
PopMatters
Contrived, sterile garbage
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