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Down In Heaven

Twin Peaks

Down In Heaven

Third album from the Chicago garage rock five-piece produced by R. Andrew Humphrey and mixed by John Agnello (Kurt Vile, Sonic Youth, Dinosaur Jr)

ADM rating[?]

7.1

Label
Communion / Grand Jury
UK Release date
13/05/2016
US Release date
13/05/2016
  1. 8.5 |   The Line Of Best Fit

    With their third album, Twin Peaks have become not just one of the most exciting young bands in the Chicago music scene, but in the entire rock landscape
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  2. 8.1 |   Paste Magazine

    Twin Peaks’ greatest attribute is how they feel no need to fit into any of specific niche
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  3. 8.0 |   Clash

    Taken the youthful spirit and freedom of the ‘60s – which many bands try and fail to grasp – and have made something scuzzy, fresh, and just downright fun
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  4. 8.0 |   The 405

    Sunken and Wild Onion were solid outings, but it feels as if the group has really hit their stride here with their third and best LP to date
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  5. 8.0 |   NME

    The five-piece have added consideration and restraint to their usual wheezing approach
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  6. 8.0 |   DIY

    Twisting and turning conventions to fit a mould of their own making, Twin Peaks are masters of their craft
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  7. 8.0 |   Exclaim

    A well-rounded and buoyant album, Down in Heaven is Twin Peaks' most mature work to date and a satisfying listen, even if it lacks some of the urgency that made their past work so thrilling
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  8. 8.0 |   The Independent

    This third album is a delight, riddled with hooks and energy that hark all the way back to the early 70s heyday of Big Star and The Raspberries
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  9. 8.0 |   Gig Soup

    Twin Peaks have the talent and the musical ability to be able to take from various influences, and a plethora of sounds, to create a delightful LP
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  10. 8.0 |   PopMatters

    Down in Heaven is an energetic and indebted collection of highbrow garage rock suitable for mass consumption
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  11. 7.8 |   Earbuddy

    Twin Peaks roll like The Stones on this boozy, bluesy rock romp
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  12. 7.5 |   Pretty Much Amazing

    Twin Peaks aren’t doing a whole lot that hasn't been done before. But I’ll be damned if they aren’t having a whole lot of fun doing it
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  13. 7.5 |   A.V. Club

    Down In Heaven is another play in a long game in which the band builds a discography that honors each of its artistic impulses
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  14. 7.2 |   Pitchfork

    A casual, charmingly low-key set of kitchen-table blues, slow-dance serenades, and unplugged power pop
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  15. 7.0 |   Spin

    This young band’s musical growth supersedes the album’s imperfections, and hopefully Down in Heaven will eventually be regarded as a transition to something more career-defining
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  16. 6.5 |   Spectrum Culture

    Three albums deep the guys from Twin Peaks continue to make a name for themselves
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  17. 6.0 |   The Music

    An album content to live in its own hazy sphere, and drag you in with it
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  18. 6.0 |   The Guardian

    The clattering exuberance of both the sentiment and the sound means it feels far from stale
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  19. 6.0 |   Q

    A catalogue of enjoyable sun-drenched rock'n'roll, if you don't listen too closely to the words. Print edition only

  20. 5.8 |   Consequence Of Sound

    While striving for maturity, the Chicago youngsters lose a lot of their raw energy
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  21. 5.0 |   Uncut

    An awful lot of workaday garage-rattling. Print edition only

  22. 3.5 |   Under The Radar

    The sad truth is that Twin Peaks have a lot of growing up to do before they can effectively direct their narratives inward. This just comes off as clumsy and premature
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