The Back Room

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Album • Jan 01 / 2005 • 17 songs, 1h 9m 10s
Post-Punk Revival Indie Rock
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6.0 / 10

Debut LP from UK Interpol soundalikes.

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The Back Room flows like an obsidian wave from first song to last.

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Rock music has always been taken more seriously when it echoes out of the darkness.

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<p>(Kitchenware Records) </p>

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4.0 / 5

Editors - The Back Room review: A striking baritone voice… An impressive rhythm section… Sweeping & soaring guitars… It all results in a consistent, excellent & impressive debut.

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