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8.0
50988
8.0 |
Blurt
Holopaw's previous records now seem like they were all headed toward the beauty of these 11 songs, easily the band's strongest work
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7.0
49817
7.0 |
Paste Magazine
Academy is an ambitious album. Unfortunately, it lacks in the final burst of tenacity needed to alleviate the aural blue balls it conjures
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7.0
49818
7.0 |
Consequence Of Sound
Singer John Orth’s gentle vibrato is well positioned to channel the nervous, ephemeral innocence of boyhood curiosity
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6.0
49846
6.0 |
PopMatters
It’s not always clear what the overall arc of the story is, but Orth gives us intimate moments, achingly personal details, that drive the album forward
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6.0
49814
6.0 |
Bowlegs
A beautiful reminder of our youth, Academy Songs Volume 1 tells a great tale, but very few tracks have staying potential on their own
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6.0
51016
6.0 |
Mojo
Vocals hint at either uplifting profundity or overblown pomposity. Print edition only
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5.8
49813
5.8 |
Pitchfork
The performances are tight and capable, suggesting a band that is capable of much more
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5.0
51443
5.0 |
Under The Radar
While the single "Golden Sparklers" delivers a flicker, it turns out to be more of a flash in the pan by the time the last track rolls around
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