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Golden Suits

Golden Suits

Golden Suits

Solo offering from Fred Nicolaus, one half of Department Of Eagles alongside Grizzly Bear’s Daniel Rossen, dealing in America-tinged indie rock and based on the work of John Cheever

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7.1

Label
Yep Roc
UK Release date
19/08/2013
US Release date
20/08/2013
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  1. 8.3 |   Bowlegs

    This musical optimism keeps Golden Suits engaging, and allows Nicolaus to stand out from the Brooklyn-based singer-songwriter crowd
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  2. 8.0 |   NME

    Crunching rhythms, subtle brass, and tunes as intoxicating as a blood transfusion from Pete Doherty
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  3. 8.0 |   All Music

    A truly engaging set of oddball pop songs
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  4. 7.5 |   The 405

    A strong first solo release
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  5. 7.0 |   Drowned In Sound

    The subtle craft and heart that lies within these ten tracks is undeniably charming
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  6. 7.0 |   musicOMH

    A lovely record, but one that could benefit from loosening up a little
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  7. 6.0 |   Pitchfork

    Nicolaus' reticence to reveal too much leaves Golden Suits' story feeling a little unfinished
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