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| n/a by Popmatters |
still knows how to write a great song, and his formula of bringing in strong lead guitarists gives the songs extra punch. |
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| n/a by www.slantmagazine.com |
The album works just as well as a collection of terrific standalone singles, though, since Sweet keeps the focus of Sunshine Lies on some of the most compelling pop hooks he's written in years. |
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| n/a by www.spin.com |
Yoking fuzz-stoked guitars (credit Television vet Richard Lloyd) to gorgeous melodies derived from the Beatles and Big Star, Sweet serves up his best tunes since Altered Beast. |
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| n/a by www.avclub.com |
Consistent, it isn't, but Sunshine Lies has moments that make 2008 sound like 1995 trying to revive 1965 all over again. |
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| n/a by www.dustedmagazine.com |
Its frustrating to see someone taking the middle of the road, especially Sweet, who can do better, and has done better, but theres no sense in questioning it. |
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| n/a by Pitchfork Media |
As much work as Sweet clearly put into this disc, hearing him glide instead of soar makes it all sound too easy, which sadly makes it that much easier to forget. |
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| n/a by Rolling Stone |
What he's selling here is the craft: well-constructed, harmony-drenched pleasantry that Sweet can tour on. It won't get him back on the charts, but it's proof he hasn't quite lost his touch. |
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