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Two Wounded Birds

Two Wounded Birds

Two Wounded Birds

Debut album from the London band, dealing in surf-inspired retro pop

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6.5

Label
Holiday Friends
UK Release date
25/06/2012
US Release date
26/06/2012
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  1. 8.0 |   The Fly

    Their rampant retrophilia might make Richard Hawley seem like Calvin Harris in comparison, but Two Wounded Birds’ pains make for mighty pleasurable listening
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  2. 8.0 |   NME

    The vibe is shamelessly retro, but ... their eagerness to look into music’s past only serves to make them sound timeless
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  3. 8.0 |   All Music

    A well-crafted and powerful debut from a band that arrived in full control of both its sound and its songs
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  4. 8.0 |   Mojo

    Effervescent pop from Margate quartet endorsed by Debbie Harry. Print edition only

  5. 7.0 |   Uncut

    Pre-Beatles pop redux from Drums protégés. Print edition only

  6. 7.0 |   Consequence Of Sound

    Two Wounded Birds have proven to be skilled at referencing music’s past while infusing newer, progressive elements from random genres and movements
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  7. 6.0 |   State

    While it may be lacking that something extra and becomes a little tiresome toward the end, Two Wounded Birds is a solid and enjoyable debut
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  8. 5.0 |   Clash

    If you’re looking for something avant-garde in sound, then this ultra nostalgic debut isn’t for you
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  9. 3.5 |   Bowlegs

    These songs don’t have big enough hooks to accommodate the borrowed riffs and well-worn sounds they run with
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