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Apr 19, 2013Birthmarks is probably the most impressive Born Ruffians record to date, but it’s a shame they travelled so far without straying from the middle of the road.
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Apr 18, 2013Eschewing the indie rock tag, Born Ruffians are embracing a new diversified sound that reaches beyond the guitar-bass-drums trifecta, and for the most part, it hits the mark.
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Apr 17, 2013The problem with Birthmarks is twofold: a lack of originality and a lack of hooks.
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MagnetApr 16, 2013Savor Luke Lalonde's chirpy blurts on "Needle" and "Ocean's Deep;" they're soon replaced by increasingly ironed-out dance pop that goes through unfortunate puberty over 12 tracks, from good to bad to worse. [No. 97, p.53]
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Under The RadarApr 16, 2013As with Born Ruffians' previous albums, there is nothing especially bad or even enjoyable about Birthmarks. [Mar-Apr 2013, p.91]
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Q MagazineApr 15, 2013Birthmarks is far from being a poor record, but it's limited in ambition and reach. [May 2013, p.97]
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Apr 15, 2013Far from a landmark statement, the album still has a lot of impressive moments and is an enjoyable spin.