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2005-01-11
A modern rock masterpiece from Canada? You better believe it! Montreal based autuer Murray A. Lightburn has created an album that packs a sonic punch and orchestral beauty that ranks with 21st century visionaries like Radiohead and Spiritualized while recalling the 80's power angst-pop of The Smiths, The Cure, and early U2.There is not a weak song to be found but there are a few standouts, noteably "Expect the Worst/'Cos She's a Tourist" and "Where Are You, Defenders of the Universe." I am also particularly fond of the duets with backup singer Natalia Yanchak on "Never Destroy Us" and "The Death of all the Romance." This is the bands first major release and it should firmly establish them as a group to follow down the road. A flat out terrific album! - Calin
Matthew Ryan
HUSTLE UP STARLINGS
DUM DUM GIRLS
End of Daze
Elliott Smith
From a Basement on a Hill
THE APPLES IN STEREO
Travelers in Space and Time
MATT ANDERSON
Weightless
NICK LOWE
LABOR OF LUST
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