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- Summary: The fifth full-length release for the British indie pop band was co-produced by Brendan Williams and Phil Bulleyment.
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- Record Label: Memphis Industries
- Genre(s): Pop/Rock, Alternative/Indie Rock
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Positive: 10 out of 14
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Mixed: 4 out of 14
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Negative: 0 out of 14
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Feb 15, 2017They are shaping their own pop form, and what an incredible listen it is.
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Mar 14, 2017Where some calls for more variety amongst the virtuosity here aren’t entirely without merit, the finesse of Dutch Uncles uniquely emboldened pop craft is arguably without comparison at present.
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UncutFeb 3, 2017A high-flying triumph. [Mar 2017, p.26]
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Apr 26, 2017The unusual states of being in the band's songs are sometimes more admirable than relatable, but this isn't the case on Big Balloon's highlights.
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Feb 3, 2017While the albums suffers just a tad from relentless busy-ness, its proggy ambition combines with Wallis; penchant for gently ambitious, catchy melodies to make a creative work very few artists are capable of achieving. [Jan - Mar 2017, p.64]
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Feb 21, 2017Considering the genre was built around reinventing itself at every corner, their long-term commitment to a fairly narrow sound may surprise some, but nevertheless, this is another strong entry in the Dutch Uncles catalogue.
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Feb 3, 2017It might not be all we'd hoped for, and could certainly benefit from some variety, but there are just about enough standouts here to keep admirers interested.
Score distribution:
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Positive: 2 out of 2
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Mixed: 0 out of 2
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Negative: 0 out of 2
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May 2, 2017
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May 2, 2017
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