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The tracks with singing find Broken Spindles moving in one direction, and the purely instrumental pieces find them moving in another, and sometimes the contrast between the two styles just ends up as a clash of sounds.
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Alternative PressHe's brought classical melodic sophistication and beauty to this recording while retaining the post-punk edginess Gang Of Four disciples love. [Jul 2004, p.148]
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It has more than enough moments to make it a solid album, had Joel Petersen stayed with instrumental electroclash. It’s just that the lyrics are god-awful strands of post-teen angst monotonously spoken with the rhythm.
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fulfilled/complete is thoroughly compelling, until it reaches its closer, "The Dream," and becomes urgent, essential listening.
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Fulfilled/Complete succeeds on a number of levels-- Mogis' recording is clear as a bell, there are several fine songs, and the string arrangements are impressively detailed-- but doesn't quite live up to either portion of its title, its sequencing too disjointed to make for a truly cohesive statement.
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It's not easy listening, it's scarcely fashionable,... and, to be frank, it's not exactly the best advert for Joel's generally estimable talents.
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The songs could all get away with at least half of the words they currently employ.
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Fulfilled/Complete has a raw, compelling urgency.
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Unfortunately, after this three-track novelty act, Fulfilled/Complete comes down to earth in a decided crater-dive.
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The WireIt's carefully constructed music that makes few demands but rewards close attention. [#244, p.69]
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Under The RadarSometimes fades into the background, but it is interesting background music at that. [#7]
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UrbIt's a lot of wicked, loud noise, and if that's your thing, this is your record. [Jun 2004, p.84]
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chrismMar 16, 2006