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Foxhole

The Proper Ornaments

Foxhole

Second album from James Hoare and Max Oscarnold, the follow up to their 2014 debut 'Wooden Head'

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6.4

Label
Tough Love
UK Release date
27/01/2017
US Release date
20/01/2017
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  1. 8.0 |   All Music

    It may have been born out of frustration and strife, but Foxhole's inherent peaceful beauty and restraint make it a perfect companion for moments of reflection
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  2. 7.5 |   Earbuddy

    The band’s easy on the ears instrumentation allows The Proper Ornaments‘ songwriting to shine
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  3. 7.4 |   Pitchfork

    A warm blanket of analog guitar and woolly harmony
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  4. 7.0 |   Drowned In Sound

    With Foxhole, The Proper Ornaments often make going through the motions sound like some revelatory train of thought
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  5. 7.0 |   The Line Of Best Fit

    A record that works best as an understated whole, rather than a few peak moments
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  6. 6.0 |   God Is In The TV

    This is merely an agreeable set of toe tappers likely to find favour with fans of bands like Real Estate
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  7. 6.0 |   musicOMH

    Lazy afternoons will go hand in glove with Foxhole, but, as before, those seeking excitement will probably want to look at Hoare and Oscarnold’s parent bands
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  8. 5.0 |   Loud And Quiet

    Often it’s all a bit too laid back
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