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Disappointment Island Image
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72

Generally favorable reviews - based on 5 Critic Reviews What's this?

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8.5

Universal acclaim- based on 4 Ratings

  • Summary: The third full-length release for the British indie band formerly known as This Town Needs Guns is also its first as a three-piece that includes Henry Tremain, Tim Collis, and his brother Chris.
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Whatever, Whenever
how i died by the living man time passed and so did i a frog in the throat, the feelings of the sleeves in an ill-fitting coat: i am nothing of... See the rest of the song lyrics
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  1. Positive: 4 out of 5
  2. Negative: 0 out of 5
  1. Jul 13, 2016
    80
    Despite the changes, many things remain the same, and fans can look forward to a solid third instalment.
  2. Magnet
    Aug 11, 2016
    75
    Occasionally, Tremain struggles to find a home amid the Collis' calm chaos, though his restrained and sustained bass lines are a non-cluttering foil demonstrating the importance of song dynamics, which isn't always a priority with math rockers. [No. 134, p.61]
  3. 70
    This sound suits TTNG, and always had really, but it feels all the more comfortable and at home with Dissapointment Island, and jokes aside, proves the title really is a misnomer.
  4. Jul 13, 2016
    70
    Its sturdy set should also prove a worthwhile find for those interested in offshoots of math rock, or a kind of controlled virtuosity suited for rainy-day instrument workouts.
  5. Kerrang!
    Jul 13, 2016
    60
    It's not a "big" listen, and there are no killer tunes, but seeking such obvious moments would be missing the point. [16 Jul 2016, p.52]
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  1. Jul 17, 2016
    9
    A more matured and refined version of my favourite math-rock trio.
    Tim Collins guitar work knows when to be played simplistic or insanely
    A more matured and refined version of my favourite math-rock trio.
    Tim Collins guitar work knows when to be played simplistic or insanely technical.
    Henry's vocals are greatly improved upon in this album, this is especially seen in the song "Consoling Ghosts".
    Chris' drumming is amazing (as always) and greatly diverse (especially in this record).
    If you're a TTNG fan, you will love this record, if you're an indie rock fan, you will love this record, if you're a math rock fan, you will love this record.
    9/10
    Ablum highlights: Consoling Ghosts, There is no "I" in time, Empty Palms, Destroy the Tabernacle, Whatever Whenever.
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