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Distortland

The Dandy Warhols

Distortland

Ninth album from Portland, Oregon's psychedelic pop quartet, led by Courtney Taylor-Taylor

ADM rating[?]

6.5

Label
Communion
UK Release date
08/04/2016
US Release date
08/04/2016
  1. 9.0 |   Exclaim

    This LP is pure Dandy Warhols, saturated with Courtney Taylor-Taylor's moody, drawled vocals, wailing guitars and introspective, oddball lyricism
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  2. 8.0 |   The Arts Desk

    One of those rare beasts that doesn’t have a single duff track on it
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  3. 8.0 |   The Music

    Distortland [is] a true return to form
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  4. 8.0 |   God Is In The TV

    The Dandy Warhols are sounding energised and certainly not ready to throw the towel or indeed 1980s cassette player in yet
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  5. 7.3 |   Earbuddy

    Easily the best album the band has released since 2003
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  6. 7.0 |   PopMatters

    Growing up doesn't have to mean growing apart: the Dandies come the closest they ever have to making a hometown album
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  7. 7.0 |   All Music

    Although it isn't their strongest work, Distortland is an enjoyable late-era addition to their catalog that breathes as much as it pleases
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  8. 7.0 |   Drowned In Sound

    While not quite attaining classic status, is a welcome return for a band who've never been afraid to stick two fingers in the face of adversity
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  9. 6.7 |   Consequence Of Sound

    Courtney Taylor-Taylor and co. aren't doing anything new, to their benefit and detriment
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  10. 6.4 |   Sputnik Music (staff)

    There are a handful of potential hits on Distortland, still they needed some structuring or at least a more powerful instrumental to be compelling.
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  11. 6.0 |   Gig Soup

    A tight little album that expresses its sentiments clearly and unambiguously, but perhaps there is something lacking in terms of vitality and spark
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  12. 6.0 |   Mojo

    Another hook-infested affair. Print edition only

  13. 6.0 |   Q

    Several steps ahead of being the last swingers in town. Print edition only

  14. 6.0 |   Clash

    ‘Distortland' may not see them return to the genius pop level they had up until 2003's ‘Welcome To The Monkey House’. But it is much closer
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  15. 5.0 |   musicOMH

    It too often sounds like a diluted version of what’s gone before, a collection that struggles to reach the highs of old
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  16. 4.0 |   State

    Not that bad, but not all that good either – just the work of a jaded band
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  17. 4.0 |   Beardfood

    When they indulge in playful tomfoolery “boring” flies out the window
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