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Love Is All
Nine Times That Same Song
"What's the stat, 99% of all songs are love songs? And what's the other, 99% of all love songs make me want to slit my face? Swedish indie pop group Love Is All admit as much in their bandname and album title. It's not necessarily a joke, but they're in on it: All people-- not just songwriters, Hallmark cards, and bridge-and-tunnel dudes in party shirts and going-out jeans-- struggle talking love. Most hack it up; others come too wry on the game, too whiny, or their cleverness can be disgusting. Love Is All make it work cos they know their snags-- shitty equipment, love-lyrical cliché, inevitable Life Without Buildings and Yeah Yeah Yeahs comparisons-- and speed headlong into them regardless. There's a dire necessity to Nine Times That Same Song, and ultimately that's its charm"
pitchforkmedia