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THE REVIEW
An overrated album.
When you read the reviews out there, you expect something extraordinary.
To me, this pseudo-acoustic duo seems somewhere between the most boring moments of R.E.M. and John Denver, from unplugged pop to folk.
It adds nothing to your existence. There is always the feeling of déjà-vu or better, déjà-heard.
In short, nothing that deserves the 9/10 rating given by NME.
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This review criticizes Turin Brakes' The Optimist LP as overrated and uninspired. The pseudo-acoustic duo is compared unfavorably to bland moments of R.E.M. and John Denver. The album is said to feel repetitive and adds nothing new to the listener's experience. The review disputes the high rating given by other outlets.Tracklist Lyrics Videos
Turin Brakes
Turin Brakes are an English indie/folk duo from London, formed by Olly Knights and Gale Paridjanian. Emerging with the Mercury Prize–nominated debut The Optimist LP, they became associated with the new acoustic movement and followed with Ether Song and later records that broadened their sound with more electric textures.08 Reviews
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