Word: motownã
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Dates: during 2003-2003
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This time around, the band plucks hand-clapped rhythms and gentle xylophones straight from Motown??s golden age. Though Linton’s vocals mostly hit the mark, she is sometimes too ambitious. Her voice never quite passes as sultry, and is over-affected enough to hurt the slower numbers. The fast songs are the album’s best, showing off the band’s post-punk roots—especially on “Languor in the Balcony” and “The Train #2.” The latter serves up distorted...
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