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I know it has it's fans round here. I wish i had got into this last year, totally woulda made my top 10. I passed over it not giving it the listens it deserves. It's just about the definition of a grower. Its got such a great meloncholic vibe to it, one review said it was a hybrid of country and inner city feelings, which sounds about right. Anyway, I love this now.
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I was late to the party on this record as well.

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Damn you, young splates, use the search function.

http://obner.org/bb/viewtopic.php?t=5257&start=0
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no, see that was the thread for people on the ball with this record

this is the thread for people late to the game
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Abel and Mr. November are fucking QUAL.

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no, see that was the thread for people on the ball with this record

this is the thread for people late to the game

Then how about this one:

http://obner.org/bb/viewtopic.php?t=11470&start=0

or this one:

http://www.obner.org/bb/viewtopic.php?t=8590&highlight=national

or maybe this one:

http://www.obner.org/bb/viewtopic.php?t=5893&start=0

or even this one:

http://www.obner.org/bb/viewtopic.php?t=12413&start=0
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qual, I was also late to this party.

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Abel and Mr. November are fucking QUAL.


Put this on the list of stuff to get from you. I had this album and it disappeared into the ether.

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im all about "Karen" and "Looking for Astronauts"
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top 3 of 2005 for me. Definitely QUAL

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of course - great album.

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Last 4 songs on album is a great stretch of music
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"mr november" is probably the best last song on any 2005 album. and it's one of the best songs i've heard performed live over the last year.

and yes, this is totally a grower. i didn't even like "abel" when i first heard it, but now it's played all the time in my home.
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"mr november" is probably the best last song on any 2005 album. and it's one of the best songs i've heard performed live over the last year.

and yes, this is totally a grower. i didn't even like "abel" when i first heard it, but now it's played all the time in my home.


This is one of the few albums that has EVER 'grown' on me. And now its played all the damn time -- Dumjack, whenever you get up and around, I'll hit with it. I think you'll enjoy.

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their live show is fantastic. the album is fantastic.
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i wouldnt call it a party more like a somber gathering of friends

that which evokes those nostalgiastic feelings tho
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fashion coat from the previous album is my fav track
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I'd like this album a whole lot more if the lyrics weren't so retarded.
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I'd like this album a whole lot more if the lyrics weren't so retarded.


Yep

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I'd like this album a whole lot more if the lyrics weren't so retarded and the music wasn't so crappy.

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Hey, I like this album too.
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