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Dum Dum Girls Tame Impala Band of Horses

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I love music more than you love your children.  Oh except for the fact that I'm always looking for something new and it takes a lot to keep the old stuff around.  Just like your children! Not-so-ridiculous record review rating scale: 1 day of beach vacation:  Really?  That's all you got? 2 days of beach vacation:  That's called a weekend.  Meh. 3 days of beach vacation:  Nice.  Almost enough to last a while. 4 days of beach vacation:  Quality time!  Worth the price. 5 days of beach vacation:  The best!  Classic!  Cool!  Conch! Band of Horses "Mirage" 2.5 days of beach vacation.  Simple.  Rock. The first song "Knock Knock" made me hopeful.  It's direct.  To the point.  Rock and roll with simple production.  There are other tunes on this new record that are also pretty cool.  However there is a lack of hooks.  The songs are all just kinda cool.  Nothing is "Knock Knock"-ing me out.  Highlights: "Knock Knock" and "S