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Generally favorable reviews- based on 38 Ratings
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Positive: 29 out of 38
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Mixed: 6 out of 38
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Negative: 3 out of 38
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MikeLApr 28, 2009Different again. They will never fail to sound original with each release. Cant wait to see 'The Very Best Of Neil Diamond' live!!!
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MrKJul 20, 2009
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CiroMApr 26, 2009Maybe their worst record yet.
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DanGMay 12, 2009Well I don't know - maybe it's just me, but I can't get on with this album. Some good songs for sure but a lot of dross too. What a way to open the album with 'Crazy naked girls' It's dire! Tuneless, repetitive nonsense. Sad really because SFA are an amazing and quirky outfit, but sometimes their quality control leaves a little bit to be desired. Shame.
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GanJMay 17, 2009Dan's right, it's not the most inspired sounding record despite the critics' praise. The opening clunker: Crazy Naked Girls augers a lukewarm expedition at best. There's really not much here to my ears that stands out as vital or relevant.
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AliGJun 16, 2009I wanted to grade this lower, but it's not completely without merit. I agree with Miro M, however, in that this is the worst thing they've ever done. I hope they are someday able to once again scale the heights of Rings and Phantom Power, but I'm no longer holding my breath.
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paoloApr 21, 2009They never fails to deliver. Amazing album!
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TomJApr 22, 2009
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MattAApr 23, 2009This is a Super Fun album. I literally broke out into a smile during certain tracks... which isn't easy. These are some creative guys, with catchy hooks. I've never purchased a full SFA's CD before this one, but i'm glad i did. I completely recommend to people who have an open mind for some interesting and quirky music.
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MarkSJun 21, 2009Nine albums into their crazy, neo-psychadelic, rock
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sdl1986sdl1986Jun 6, 2009Infinitely replayable and becoming my favorite SFA album ever. These guys have been on the longest winning streak of any band I know. Peerless.
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RonaldoApr 22, 2009Best record since Rings....Just amazing!They keep doing what they know and for sure will be one of the best albuns this year.
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mattaApr 23, 2009Ok, so anything these guys do will at least be good. But this is not as revelatory as the critics and users saying. Definitely better than Love Kraft, but not an improvement over Hey Venus! (which was criminally underrated) like everyone is saying. Still, none of those hold a torch to Rings and Phantom.
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NamTMay 12, 2009
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ChrisBMay 17, 2009This album is an abortion.
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Awards & Rankings
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It is a pleasure to report that the latest SFA opus is a joy from start to finish.
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So, business as usual then; SFA have made another enormously enjoyable record, but one that is unlikely to ‘do an Elbow’ and suddenly make them a serious mainstream proposition again.
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Dark Days/Light Years is their finest collection since 2003's "Phantom Power," a purple patch perhaps inspired by the band members' dalliances in various solo projects.