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Chop Chop

Bell X1

Chop Chop

Sixth album from the Irish indie rock trio produced by Peter Katis & Thomas Bartlett

ADM rating[?]

7.1

Label
Belly Up
UK Release date
01/07/2013
US Release date
09/07/2013
  1. 10.0 |   Independent on Sunday

    As fresh as a summer storm
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  2. 8.0 |   Entertainment.ie

    There is continuity; several songs hark back to earlier work, but in general this is the mature sound of one of Ireland’s premier groups discontent to rest on their laurels, and consciously seeking to evolve
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  3. 8.0 |   State

    It’s simple composing, great musicianship and top-class production
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  4. 8.0 |   The Irish Times

    The best album of their career
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  5. 8.0 |   Mojo

    Recorded, mixed and mastered in just two weeks, Chop Chop oozes zest and focus. Print edition only

  6. 7.0 |   Consequence Of Sound

    A triumph of substance over sophistication
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  7. 6.0 |   Q

    They've moved into a more stately, echo-laden place, one where they sound simultaneously hushed and expansive. Print edition only

  8. 6.0 |   Uncut

    Removes some of the widescreen electronica and replaces it with a more stripped back, acoustic vibe that rather suits them. Print edition only

  9. 4.0 |   The Skinny

    Bell X1 aren’t a particularly dynamic troupe (on record at least), and removing layers only draws attention to the fact
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