Robbers & Cowards

Sound Team, Birdmonster, now these guys-- bloggers, raise your standards!

Unsuspecting listeners hearing the opening notes of Cold War Kids' full-length debut should be forgiven for suspecting they've stumbled upon a new Spoon album, but the illusion doesn't last long. "We Used To Vacation" opens with a sinister piano line that gives way to an open, slightly chaotic sound as singer-pianist…

<p>Internet-championed indie-rockers justify the hype.</p>

The term impressive debut seems like a cliche these days.

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Album Reviews: Cold War Kids - Robbers And Cowards