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Love Triangles, Hate Squares

The Computers

Love Triangles, Hate Squares

The second release from the Exeter-based band sees them departing from their hardcore punk roots in favour of a more mainstream sound

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6.4

Label
One Little Indian
UK Release date
29/04/2013
US Release date
30/04/2013
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  1. 8.0 |   musicOMH

    They grab everything of any substance from the ’50s, take a little Motown, some poppy Elvis Costello, some Dexys soul and mix it all together with their own punk roots to create something special that should bring a whole new army of followers
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  2. 8.0 |   Independent on Sunday

    Even if it errs on the side of sameyness, it's rarely dull
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  3. 8.0 |   Art Rocker

    The Computers have taken a flying leap across genres, via Motown, soul and pop, and have landed on something refreshing and outstanding in contemporary pop and rock
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  4. 7.0 |   All Music

    A lot of the sounds they try on Love Triangles Hate Squares fit them, and their polish and savvy suits them
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  5. 6.0 |   Q

    Bog-standard punks go for soul. Print edition only

  6. 5.0 |   DIY

    A frustratingly slow, out-of-date computer
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  7. 4.0 |   The Irish Times

    The main sticking point is Alex Kershaw’s voice, which is too quick to slip into a full-throttle strangulated yelp, rendering these perfectly acceptable songs too patience- sapping to fully appreciate
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