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Oct 4, 2011Fortunately, the songwriting matches the level of ambition on Romantic Comedy, with Craig and Drennan expanding on their bedroom-pop roots with lush, exquisite arrangements that remain rooted in shiny guitars, simple rhythms, and bright hooks.
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Sep 28, 2011While obviously studying their heroes with a fine tooth comb, Big Troubles has done a perfect job of combining past and present guitar pop into one 30 minute stew.
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Oct 6, 2011It's the songs alone that kill you on Romantic Comedy, and that's a good thing.
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Oct 12, 2011They might have lost a little bit of character, but thankfully Big Troubles remain reliable writers of catchy pop songs.
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MagnetNov 11, 2011The songs' infectiousness outweighs their questionable stylizations. [#81, p. 53]
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Sep 29, 2011Their overzealous sense of accomplishment can't be denied, especially when the album itself manages to never skip a beat.
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Sep 28, 2011The only downside to the album is that the songs begin to blend together a little by the end, but in a comfortably warm way instead of a boring, take-the-record-off-now kind of way.
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Sep 28, 2011We gain a clearer glimpse of dual singer/songwriters Alex Craig and Ian Drennan's knack for pleasant hooks and intelligent pop lyrics,
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Sep 28, 2011The record too often seems unsure of itself, the band uncertain of their ability to make this style of music conform to their rules rather than vice versa--a shame considering how talented Craig and Drennan are when it comes to melody and song.
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Q MagazineNov 8, 2011Big Troubles' flair for offsetting a gritty riff with a mesh of melodies is showcased throughout. [Nov. 2011, p.127]
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Oct 19, 2011On Romantic Comedy the fuzz has been wiped away, leaving a shiny surface that, whilst impressively gleaming, suffers from a lack of texture.
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Sep 28, 2011Appealing and in tune with admirable influences but ultimately lacking the sort of unpredictability or drama that can make these the songs that saved your life rather than reminiscent of ones that can.
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Oct 3, 2011Big Troubles seem happy to drift along in a melancholic haze or a sun-drenched lackadaisical dream and let their well-produced but ultimately forgettable songs dissipate around them.