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Review: The Lovely Feathers - Fantasy of the Lot (* * * 1/2)

Aug 20, 2009, 1:52pm Chewing gum for the ears
Review: The Lovely Feathers - Fantasy of the Lot (* * * 1/2) After a three-year absence, Canadian indie-popsters The Lovely Feathers are back with a new record, their sophomore effort entitled Fantasy of the Lot , released earlier this week. Apparently, the album comes after the band declared an "indefinite hiatus" following the touring for the release of their 2006 debut, Hind Hind Legs , which managed to attract a decent amount of attention around the blogosphere. After exploring varying personal and professional detours, the members returned to record this follow-up; a quirky pop-rock album that's irreverent, fun, and quite unique despite the obvious influences (Unicorns, Arcade Fire) heard throughout. [...]
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