Irish four-piece from Dublin; released a self-titled debut album in 2004 on Rough Trade.

Debut album (Hal, 2004) on Rough Trade; critics compared their sound to the Beatles, Beach Boys and noted west-coast and melodic pop-rock influences. Reception on DeBaser is mixed: some tracks praised for intimacy and melancholy, others criticized as banal or overly conventional.

DeBaser hosts two reviews of Hal's self-titled debut (2004, Rough Trade) expressing mixed opinions. Critics note Beatles and Beach Boys influences and polished arrangements. One review finds the album banal and uninspired; another praises several intimate tracks.

For:Listeners who enjoy Beatles- and Beach Boys-influenced melodic pop-rock and indie pop

 So, let's say right away that, beyond the name, I found nothing else beautiful in this record.

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 A cover that evokes a fairy tale world of wizards, fairies, and dreams cannot help but tempt.

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