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4.0 out of 5 stars
Love it,
This review is from: Civilian (Audio CD)
I inadvertently came across Wye Oak via an Okkervil River concert. Bought this as well as 'The Knot'- both of which i really enjoy. Some definite Yo La Tengo, Sonic Youth-like 90's indie influences here...which is absolutely fine with me. Grew up on that stuff. THis album as well as 'the knot' are great pick-ups. definitely recommended.
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Immersed in Civilian,
By Rachel - Published on Amazon.com
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With Civilian, Wye Oak has mastered the art of creating songs that swell and progress to peaks of ultimate complexity. Many of the tracks begin with the spotlight placed squarely on Jenn's smooth, subtle, yet powerfully sultry vocals, only to have the mood tempered by distorted guitar riffs and resonating percussion. Although the general feel of the music is one of melancholy, the mesmerizing lyrics and diaphonous undertones keep the album from becoming too dark and burdensome. Heavy topics are approached with a sort of cautious intensity that carefully toes the line between drawing listeners in and pushing them over the edge.The group has been tossed into the indie/lo-fi category--one that is overflowing with aesthetically similar musicians who ultimately have little in common, aside from their affinity for creating probing and consequential music. In a genre where anything goes, Wye Oak has responded by developing an entirely novel offering--from the introductory track's opening note to the album's final fade, there is nothing contrived or derivative to be found. Comparisons can be drawn to several of the band's contemporaries, from Rogue Wave to Pavement, but fans expecting a rehashed version of such artists' respective albums are in for an unanticipated treat. Because Civilian is much more polished and produced than it's predecessors, it is more accessible. That being said, the band has stayed their direction, and their material has maintained the nuances and intricacies that brought them to the attention of so many discerning listeners. This album is a rarity, in that it will delight loyal fans and newcomers alike. The lyrical genius, gorgeous vocals, and singular instrumental arrangements make Civilian more than an experience of passive listening, but, as alluded to on the album's cover art, one more akin to musical immersion. 29 of 35 people found the following review helpful
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Will this be Wye Oak's breakthrough?,
By Heavy Theta - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Civilian (Audio CD)
(Do bands still have breakthroughs in today's incompetent music industry?) With their third album the Baltimore duo have found a sound that is not derivative, but genuinely haunting. While it is easy enough to categorize just about any group (shoegazing in this case?), it would not only callously overlook what is truly an original voice, something fairly rare these jaded later days of contemporary/alternative, but more importantly fail to appreciate the genuinely affecting experience of wrapping oneself into the sublime emotion offered here. Holy Holy, Doubt and the title track are each strong enough to gain airplay, so I hope that somehow this disc creates enough buzz to lend support to young artists who have discovered a connection to what deserves to be a decent run.
29 of 36 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars
Record DOES come with download code.,
By Sylvia Chi - Published on Amazon.com
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This review is from: Civilian (Vinyl) (LP Record)
In case you were wondering: this album does come with a download code for the full album. I think it's the case that most (but not all?) new records these days come with codes to download the album digitally. Civilian comes with a code that lets you download the album up to 3 times from the Merge Records website. It's very easy to download, and comes in 320 kbps mp3s with no DRM.
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