Fortress
by Miniature Tigers
Metascore
69

Generally favorable reviews - based on 7 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 5 out of 7
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 7
  3. Negative: 0 out of 7
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  1. PopMatters
    60
    There are a lot of ideas, both musical and lyrical, packed into the ten songs on Fortress. For Charlie Brand and his band, the weirder, more complex ones seems to work out the best.
  2. AllMusic
    50
    The album is certainly more in vogue than Tell It to the Volcano--its blippy keyboards and amorphous arrangements sound very 2010--but that doesn't keep it from sounding less gratifying than the band's debut, which prized a good pop hook above all else.

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8.1

Universal acclaim- based on 7 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 6 out of 7
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 7
  3. Negative: 0 out of 7
  1. chancewellnitz
    Jun 21, 2011
    9
    This is an incredibly underrated album. It may not be the most original but it's definitely one of the most solid releases for a while. At theThis is an incredibly underrated album. It may not be the most original but it's definitely one of the most solid releases for a while. At the root of these songs is simple power pop, and the arrangements never take away from that. None of the songs seem under wrought either (which is a problem among modern power pop). In summary, I recommend this album wholeheartedly.… Full Review »
  2. fechner
    Sep 13, 2010
    10
    The Miniature Tigers did a great job of mixing things up but still keeping the same charm they had in "Tell it to the Volcano." Up-tempo songsThe Miniature Tigers did a great job of mixing things up but still keeping the same charm they had in "Tell it to the Volcano." Up-tempo songs like "Bullfighter Jacket" balanced nicely with slower tunes like "Dark Tower." Overall a great and well balanced album.… Full Review »
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