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There's just no getting around how much stronger Sparta are than so many of their peers.
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There's enough melody and structure to keep one engaged.
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Entertainment WeeklyIt's a much fuller record--more personal, cohesive, and daring. [13 Aug 2004, p.87]
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This is intense, serious music for serious times, and writing off Sparta as the "other," less interesting half of their previous group would be a major mistake.
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In the end, Porcelain pulls off a rare feat: able to appeal to hardcore/emo lovers as well as fans of good, old-fashioned guitar rock.
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Alternative PressIf you've been moved by Sparta before... you're going to have the same reaction once the roiling "Guns Of Memorial Park" opens this album. [Jul 2004, p.127]
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Doesn't extend the sound of the band's debut so much as inflate it.
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FilterLike scarfing down a meal at Sizzler: your stomach is stuffed, but, in the end, your taste buds are left itching for more flavor. [#11, p.95]
User score distribution:
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Positive: 14 out of 18
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Mixed: 1 out of 18
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Negative: 3 out of 18
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benlolMar 15, 2006Awesome Album, people give them such bad reviews for odd reasons, either their songs are too basic for people or too eccentric, grow up.
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ChrisFeb 25, 2005these guys are nothing without Cederic and Omar. Wiretap scars was ok, but when hearing this albumn it is clear that their music making days are over
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[Anonymous]Jan 12, 2005Great Band