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From The Mouth Of The Cave

Gaggle

From The Mouth Of The Cave

Off-beat pop and hip hop on the debut album from the London-based 21-strong all-female alternative choir

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7.1

Label
Transgressive
UK Release date
25/06/2012
US Release date
03/07/2012
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  1. 9.0 |   DIY

    One of the most unique collection of songs you are likely to hear for a very long time from a band impossible to pigeon hole
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  2. 8.0 |   God Is In The TV

    There are the occasional messy sound clashes, and a far too heavy reliance on the 80s, but as a whole the Gaggle’s brand of vociferating, chanting and, even singing lullaby’s, proves that theres plenty of scope and desire to experiment
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  3. 8.0 |   Q

    A bracing reminder of the power of untutored, massed voices and unrestrained fantasy. Print edition only

  4. 8.0 |   Drowned In Sound

    Gaggle can be unashamedly proud of their first long player, not least due to the fact it brims with an authenticity and uniqueness sadly lacking with many of their present peers
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  5. 7.0 |   BBC

    An exercise in mass catharsis, this is a spell-weaving record from the 20-strong ensemble
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  6. 7.0 |   Clash

    Not easily digested at first, ‘From The Mouth Of The Cave’ may take a few listens to fully appreciate the intricacies going on beneath its busy surface
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  7. 7.0 |   Bowlegs

    A very exciting debut release, but what will they come up with once the group have settled into their skin? We’re thinking big things for Gaggle
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  8. 7.0 |   musicOMH

    It can be a bit too messy for its own good, and sometimes the arrangements drift too close to the territory of the musical for comfort, but when they hit the mark (Army Of Birds, Hello Spider) Gaggle can be quite life affirming
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  9. 7.0 |   The Fly

    Pleasingly deranged
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  10. 7.0 |   The Line Of Best Fit

    It’s hugely inventive in its willingness to go with such unique juxtapositions just to see what happens, and whether that leads to stumbling into curious pop territory or pitting electronics against each other, so be it
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  11. 7.0 |   Uncut

    Striking first album from 21-strong female choir. Print edition only

  12. 5.0 |   NME

    Mostly their kooky feminist shtick is so heavy-handed you just want to switch them off and blare out some Guns N’ Roses
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