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- Summary: This is the second LP for the Atlanta five-piece known for their experimental psyche tunes and blistering live shows.
- Record Label: Kranky
- Genre(s): Indie, Rock
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Score distribution:
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Positive: 13 out of 17
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Mixed: 4 out of 17
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Negative: 0 out of 17
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[A] near-masterpiece.
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Yeah, the alternate/alternating track sequence is screwy for the first seven songs or so — Deerhunter build momentum only to lose it. But it gives the album’s backside something of a black-and-white-to-Technicolor moment.
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Although it's definitely a bit bi-polar, Cryptograms still gets high marks for offering up a slew of great tracks and actually gaining strength the longer it goes on.
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Paste Magazine[Cryptograms] occasionally surprises with its accessibility. [Apr 2007, p.58]
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Cryptograms is by no means a flawless record, but taking the time to speak its language, tap into the dueling forces that make it tick, is an intriguing reward.
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This album has something for everyone and will appeal to the kids who like ambient drone pieces and folks who love songs with great pop hooks - and everyone in between.
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MagnetCryptograms is a pleasant enough record, but it remains to be seen if Deerhunter can add up to more than the sum of its gear and influences. [#75, p.96]
Score distribution:
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Positive: 11 out of 16
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Mixed: 3 out of 16
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Negative: 2 out of 16
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JohnAApr 13, 2007
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NikolaiFFeb 11, 2007Solid return. Best shoegaze album since Loveless.
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SamHMar 22, 2007
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Oct 23, 2011
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ToddWFeb 14, 2007
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nashaqFeb 4, 2009
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Aug 19, 2022
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