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7.0
12110
7.0 |
PopMatters
Minus the Bear continue to craft thoughtful, intelligent rock, even if their tongues are no longer planted firmly in their cheeks
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6.0
12640
6.0 |
Uncut
Print edition only
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6.0
15042
6.0 |
The Skinny
While there are still some heavy hitters – the skulking riff of Secret Country comes to mind – Omni marks the band’s most accessible effort to date
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6.0
15579
6.0 |
NME
Supplemented by alluringly crisp synths, the hooks are as infectious as ever
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6.0
15663
6.0 |
The Fly
Another fine addition to the catalogue of a band who may have – just - begat Foals
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6.0
16426
6.0 |
Q
Print edition only
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6.0
12109
6.0 |
Blurt
Propulsive beats, atmospheric effects and buoyant melodies maintaining a pop appeal
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5.5
12111
5.5 |
Beats Per Minute
Omni’s immense sound could very well cause a division of old school Minus the Bear fans, while its accessibility could engage a new variety of supporters
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4.0
13992
4.0 |
Eye Weekly
The latter half of Omni does manage to pick up a bit, with the Crystal Castles–esque beats of “Animal Backwards” and the steadily swelling “Dayglow Vista Rd.,” but by then, it’s too late
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4.0
14852
4.0 |
Mojo
Print edition only
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3.5
12112
3.5 |
Pitchfork
It's overproduced as hell, filled with all manner of electro doodads and backmasking effects,
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