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The Starlight Mints weren't excessively ambitious in the studio and the coolness of Built on Squares makes for a pleasant listen while capturing a band in the making.
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Alternative PressPacks more moods and minx-like mischief than many albums twice its length. [Jul 2003, p.114]
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SpinMix[es] xylophones, spaghetti-Western trumpets, and quirky trick guitars to sweeping effect. [Jun 2003, p.109]
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Under The RadarA richer, more layered sounding album than their debut. [#5, p.115]
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In the end, the disc is less odd than it is charming with more than enough twists and turns to keep it interesting.
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An intriguing record that never repeats itself.
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MagnetThe problem is that the half-hour Squares is as unfocused and repetitive as a double album. [#59, p.108]
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Built On Squares is a refreshing slice of musical Valhalla.
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Built on Squares is the fun and catchy work of talented pop musicians, writing terribly interesting songs without compromising pop's essential, visceral lure.
User score distribution:
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Positive: 3 out of 5
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Mixed: 0 out of 5
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Negative: 2 out of 5
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ZachHJan 13, 2005Incredible album. I don't know how it could be rated so low by All Music Guide. I love it.
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JillSep 1, 2004Fun as hell.
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CoreyDJul 17, 2003Amazing Band