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The Speed Of Things

Dale Earnhardt Jr. Jr.

The Speed Of Things

Second album of indie/folk alt-pop from Detroit duo Josh Epstein and Daniel Zott

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6.0

Label
Warner Bros
UK Release date
02/12/2013
US Release date
08/10/2013
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  1. 9.0 |   All Music

    This makes The Speed of Things not only an excellent follow-up to their already stellar debut, but an album that you'd almost have to try not to like
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  2. 8.1 |   Paste Magazine

    They’ve taken the next logical step with The Speed of Things and, in doing so, are headed in the right direction
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  3. 7.0 |   PopMatters

    The Speed of Things is not a step backward, forward or sideways
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  4. 7.0 |   Uncut

    Sumptuous, sad and beautiful. Print edition only

  5. 6.5 |   Under The Radar

    It takes a few steps forward, undoubtedly, but sticks to the formula—because this formula still works
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  6. 6.0 |   Consequence Of Sound

    On the whole, The Speed of Things is a seamless, competent, and lighthearted pop release
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  7. 6.0 |   Mojo

    Breezy electronic pop. Print edition only

  8. 4.0 |   Q

    A tuneful blend of indie rock and electro-pop. Print edition only

  9. 4.0 |   Rolling Stone

    Their real energy goes into harmonies so fussily layered and childlike that all their lonely yearning can't help but come off as precious
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  10. 4.0 |   DIY

    Think frat boys (say, Foster The People) doing their best Phoenix impression, and it's about half way there
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  • 4. If You Didn't See Me (Then You Weren't On The Dancefloor) N/A
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  • 7. Beautiful Dream (Reprise) N/A
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