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The Line of Best Fit 7/10 Real Deal sees Honeyglaze steadily accessing parts outside their comfort zone, their range expanding with the new territory they gain.
Dork 4/5 If their debut was about setting the stage, ‘Real Deal’ is Honeyglaze grabbing the spotlight and making it clear they’re not going anywhere. It’s an album that doesn’t shy away from the messiness of life but embraces it with both hands.
All Music 4/5 While the band cited a long, varied list of influences on their updated sound, Pinback and American Football were highlighted as a "mood" during recording sessions -- and moody it is.
Clash 9/10 ‘Real Deal’ teaches us to be self-aware, all the while igniting our creative imaginations as we direct fictional scenarios in our heads. As such, the band’s sophomore album beckons fans back into the talented, honest world of Honeyglaze. I, for one, never left.
Beats Per Minute 80% Real Deal, suggesting an attempt to impress in the face of doubt, is the sound of a band recognising and overcoming their own shortcomings, while maintaining what made them great in the first place.
