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It is quite a little oddity but what a beautiful oddity it is.

An album full of uplifting pop rock songs that are some of the best and most listenable in recent memory.

Overall, Suffrajett wins more points for style than substance, but it’s likely they wouldn’t have it any other way.

Combines hip hop-infused slam poetry with a mellowed-out post-rock rhythm section and a classical guitarist.

The music is effective in creating pleasantly impressionistic moods, but it seems like there should be more.

They continue to challenge, change, and transform themselves into what best fulfills their artistic predilections.

Watch for the next release, when the heartache is mended and the mighty warrior emerges.

The album’s ultimate saving grace is the production, perfectly sculpted to bring out the strengths of each song.

Takes Darla’s signature drum n’ bliss sound and gives it a healthy and heartfelt upgrade.

Holy crap… did I just use “fun, funky vibe” to describe a Kranky release?

There’s a genuine soul residing in this music, a gentle presence that is always welcome.

The group’s intriguing use of jazzier elements ensure that their sound more than stands on its own.

I get the feeling that Meadowvale has listened to his fair share of Mountain Goats records, but John Darnielle he ain’t.

Intimacy is what this recording is all about.

Even diehard fans might find their patience tried as they try to make their way through Onko’s 67 meandering minutes.

Beneath Medicine Tree is not without its flaws, but it hints at so much promise.

While Hebden’s sonic layering can be bewildering, there’s a definite sense of exploration about it that never disappears.

A chance to rediscover a band that I’d been enamored with quite some time ago and then subsequently lost track of.

Whereas before I had heard a formless jumble of sounds, I found something beautiful and truly intriguing.