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Electronic Projects for Musicians
by The Apples In Stereo
This is a collection of B-sides and rare songs from 1995 to 2007.
| LABEL: |
Yep Roc |
| RELEASE DATE: |
01 April 2008 |
| DISCS: |
1 disc |
| GENRE(S): |
Rock, Indie |
All critic scores are converted to a 100-point scale. If a critic does not indicate a score, we assign a score based on the general impression given by the text of the review. Learn more...
70
All Music Guide
They are all solid examples of the band's unique blend of indie sweetness, psychedelic experimentation, and solid songcraft.
70
Tiny Mix Tapes
So, while this compilation retrospective may be aimed at completists, there is plenty going on here to satisfy even the most casual listener.
70
Under The Radar
Electronic Projects For Musicians is everything you like about The Apples In Stereo and, as always, perfect for children of all ages. [Spring 2008, p.74]
70
Spin
Their second B-sides compilation is a clear reflection of that indeliable good cheer. {May 2008, p.94]
70
PopMatters
Electronic Projects is ideal both for new listeners--as it offers a good representation of the Apples in Stereo sound--and for seasoned Apples fans who desire tracks they may not have heard before.
70
Paste Magazine
Screwed together with fuzz-tone bridges, rhymes scan monosyllabic even when they’re not, and are resolutely and nostalgically pre-postmodern in their references.
70
Magnet
As a fan-pitched compilation of b-sides and one-offs, it's a winner. [Summer 2008, p.100]
65
Pitchfork
There are a number of somewhat bland mid-tempo tracks and a few sketchy incidental things, like the ultra-brief vocal exercise 'Thank You Very Much,' but this is a worthy addition for Apples fans who haven't already tracked down every flexi-disc, Japanese import, and vinyl edition in the band's large catalog.
60
Uncut
There's some shrewd commercial nous behind their retro-wackiness. [Aug 2008, p.85]
60
Dusted Magazine
This is great for obsessive fans and for the remnants of the Elephant Six community, for with Electronic Projects they can get a more complete picture of the band. But why make them pay for it?
60
musicOMH.com
There are admittedly a few throwaway one minute efforts dotted around the tracklist such as the piano and melodica-tinkle-tinged Thank You Very Much and The Oasis, but luckily the highlights far outweigh them.
60
NOW Magazine
For the most part, this collection is a great addition to the band’s oeuvre.
The average user rating for this album is 8.0 (out of 10) based on 2 User Votes
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