The Pains of Being Pure at Heart- Belong ALBUM REVIEW

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1. Mono/Poly track: http://theneedledrop.com/?p=3331
2. Big K.R.I.T. Vid: http://theneedledrop.com/?p=3328

It seemed impossible, but the Pains of Being Pure at Heart have somehow found a way to sound sweeter and more innocent than they did on their self-titled debut. This slight change in direction didn't sit well with me on first listen, though. I was a little disappointed to see the noisier, more experimental elements of their music sort of melt away here; however, the band is definitely moving in a definitive direction.

This is the sound of the Pains coming into their own. Just like Beach House did with their latest album, the band is building on their initial sound with some panoramic production and more accessible sounds.

The songwriting is still strong and catchy. The vocals are still thin and breathy. The guitars still strum on a beat that's worth swaying to. Sonic innocence.

What do you think of this album? Love it? Hate it? Why? What should I review next?

8/10 http://bit.ly/lovedlist

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FAV TRACKS: TOO TOUGH, TERRIBLE FRIEND, EVEN IN DREAMS, STRANGE

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[seandever]

Do you rate albums compared to previously released music by the same artist or compared to everything else in the music world? Not judging or anything just curious

[randyisahappyman]

please review the track Out Getting Ribs by Zoo Kid

[stude444]

@seandever He rates things based on how much he enjoys them compared to both everything else, and their previous material.

[shauno5166]

right now this is my favorite album of 2011 and probably will still be at the end of the year

[penisonfiregarth]

This album was such an anti-boner compared to the debut.

[1con0clast]

I disagree when you say that the pains didn't have a sound all their own on their first record. Sure, it was an amalgamation of acts that came before them but I can't name a single band that sounds like the smiths, the cure, Jesus and Mary chain and my bloody valentine all at the same time. That said, I don't like comparing records and I think it's wrong for art and any artist to think in terms of one upping themselves.

[shauno5166]

@mtrickett1 off the first 4 ep's 

[AYjames91]

Knees up when you run Anthony!

[wearesuarez]

bbbboooooooooooooooooooooooooo­ooo

[SuperTrancend]

favorite intro yet lol

[mtrickett1]

what's the t-shirt you're wearing?

[kidneepunch1]

I laughed at the beginning when he stretches out his arms and screams :"The Pains Of Being Pure Of Heart" lol.