Reptilians [Digipak] * by Starfucker (CD, Mar-2011, Polyvinyl)

Album Features
UPC:	644110021120
Artist:	S*********
Format:	CD
Release Year:	2011
Record Label:	Polyvinyl
Genre:	Alternative, Rock & Pop

Track Listing
1. Born
2. Julius
3. Bury Us Alive
4. Mystery Cloud
5. Death as a Fetish - (featuring Mattress)
6. Astoria
7. Reptilians
8. White of Noon, The
9. Hungry Ghost
10. Mona Vegas
11. Millions
12. Quality Time

Details
Playing Time:	40 min.
Contributing Artists:	Mattress
Producer:	Jake Portrait, Joshua Hodges
Distributor:	ADA
Recording Type:	Studio
SPAR Code:	n/a

Album Notes
Audio Mixer: Jake Portrait.Recording information: Josh's Room; SuperNatural; The Wave Cave.Illustrator: Sohale Kevin Darouian.Had they chosen to change their name to Pyramiddd, they could have been filed right next to the similar-sounding Passion Pit, Pinback, or Postal Service. But S********* it is, and even though the name doesn't lend itself to maturity, their third full-length shows definite signs of development. Principal songwriter Joshua Hodges still makes easy, breezy songs in a synthesized pop style on Reptilians, but the cute factor is dialed back a notch. New member Keil Corcoran boosts the sonic value with some live drumming (instead of using primarily programmed beats), and Dandy Warhols producer Jacob Portrait paints these songs with a cooler sheen, which is a big step in the right direction. These little enhancements help to make S********* sound less like a laptop project and more like an actual big-league band for their Polyvinyl debut. Parted out, the tunes are still glossy and uber-catchy enough to make them viable commercial jingles, but as a whole, Reptilians is way more concrete than earlier S********* records. There aren't any weak points, and it drifts along dreamily, from one understated jam to the next. ~ Jason Lymangrover

Editorial Reviews
With dance-rock standouts like 'Julius' and 'Bury Us Alive,' the Portland quartet's third album is its best yet.
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