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| n/a by www.avclub.com |
Brain Thrust Mastery wouldn't exist without the '80s, but We Are Scientists offer up more than just retro-rock, even when they get as danceable as The Killers. |
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| n/a by NME |
Just because Brain Thrust Mastery doesnt attempt to shoehorn some hamfisted social commentary or poverty-ending rhetoric into its 11 tracks doesnt make it lightweight indie fluff; far from it–-We Are Scientists are serious about having fun. |
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| n/a by www.drownedinsound.com |
Its a mixed bag then: sometimes they hit bulls-eye, other times they miss the board altogether, but the erratic results reveal a band dragging themselves out of their comfort zone. |
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| n/a by music.guardian.co.uk |
It's another guilty pleasure from an album that sacrifices identity in a scramble for catchy tunes. |
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| n/a by Pitchfork Media |
As far as mainstream pop-rock records go, Brain Thrust Mastery occasionally gets the job done. |
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| n/a by www.slantmagazine.com |
Brain Thrust Mastery eschews the scenester party-and-sex themes of the band's sorta-breakthrough With Love and Squalor for more grown-up subject matter. |
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| n/a by www.musicomh.com |
None of it stops you longing after the energy and charm of their debut. |
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| n/a by www.pastemagazine.com |
The Brooklyn bands innate charm and accessibility allows forgiveness of its near-abandonment of bass-driven new wave. |
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| n/a by www.urb.com |
The album certainly excells when the faux-accent is beaming British. When it isn't, the album can grow monotonous but overall, Brain Thrust Mastery keeps the trash smelling absolutley delightful. |
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