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As lyrically eclectic and clever as it is musically, this is one fascinating album.
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It's a great debut for a band with an impressive, distinctive sound.
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The White Rabbits’ Fort Nightly hijacks the ear and never lets go as it saunters, bursts and recoils with a fusion of ska, tango tweaked guitar riffs and shouts edging toward desperation.
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What makes Fort Nightly rise above the dance-rock pack is an ear for writing immediately catchy songs.
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Q MagazinePick of the bunch is 'March of the Camels,' which marries a doomy baseline with children's choir backing vocals, and exemplifies their gift for the surreal. [Apr 2008, p.117]
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Rarely has the Inferno sounded this inviting.
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Uncutthere's a bit too much scene-setting and not enough storyline, but overall this is some rollicking debut. [May 2008, p.113]
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Under The RadarFort Nightly has some strong moments, but much of it is hit and miss. [Summer 2007, p. 86]
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Nearly embarrassing levels of enthusiasm, sincerity, and energy inform Fort Nightly, the band's surprisingly meaty debut.
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AndyB.Nov 5, 2007Impressive own sound, great interplay, good lyrics, excellent hooks and strong songs. All I need!
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matta.Oct 16, 2007Very solid debut. nearly as good as Spoon's new record, and I only make the comparison because they have a similar sound.
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KorinneSep 27, 2007