Yeasayer: Fragrant World – review

(Mute)Yeasayer's third album is an anxious record – both in its sentiments (Reagan's Skeleton cautions against the "sentimental violence" and "Don't fear the red eyes/ Fear the satellites overhead") and in its sonic restlessness. Seemingly horrified of ever sounding dull, they've made their experimental pop more fidgety than ever – the two-bit bhangra clattering through "No Bones" is exemplary – but a fondness for the funkier reaches of 80s synth-pop permeates the record and helps things c...

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11:59 on August 17 2012

Album Review: Yeasayer – Fragrant World

Consequence of Sound — Brooklyners' third album focuses more on layered gloss than diverse hooks. more info

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16:00 on August 18 2012

Album Review: Yeasayer – Fragrant World

KEXP Seattle — It’s tough being Yeasayer. Out of all the bands to spawn around the time of the “Brooklyn band” tag (and survive the initial onslaught of hype), they always seem to... more info

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23:05 on August 18 2012

Yeasayer: Fragrant World – review

Guardian Music — (Mute)Yeasayer's third album is an anxious record – both in its sentiments (Reagan's Skeleton cautions against the "sentimental violence" and "Don't fear the red eyes/ ... more info

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