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- Summary: The sophomore album from the New Zealand trio.
- Record Label: S.A.F.
- Genre(s): Rock, Punk
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Positive: 9 out of 10
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Mixed: 1 out of 10
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Negative: 0 out of 10
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The venom is still there, and it's just as potent, but it tastes a little sweeter this time around.
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It is raw, exciting and cathartic; so much so that it is able to match the notoriously incendiary live performances of its architects for sheer energy, whilst expanding upon these foundations in songwriting terms.
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Art-punk, post-punk, hardcore, alternative, slap whatever label you would like on it; I'll stick to youthful, captivating, raw, and memorable as my descriptors.
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It may be considerably more commercial than their first album, but Promises Promises is, crucially, also much, much better.
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It's fun stuff, and I imagine their live show would be even better.
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Alternative PressDie! Die! Die! craft a rickety balance between cacophony and attractive post-punk melody. [Mar 2008, p.136]
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Q MagazineIt's like being hit over the head by a giant hammer in a neverending Itchy & Scrathy episode. [Jan 2009, p.113]
Score distribution:
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Positive: 3 out of 3
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Mixed: 0 out of 3
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Negative: 0 out of 3
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RonT.Mar 4, 2008A true mystery for me why this band doesn't get more recognition, amazing band, amazing record!
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JensLFeb 21, 2008This album is fantastic, a real maturation from the ferocity of previous recordings.
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BennyG.Feb 28, 2008this band needed to be recorded by an associate that captures their sonic sound assault and give them depth. congrats S.Carter and D!D!D!
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