It's not just
Kramer's production that gives
Low the feel of snooze-rock champions
Galaxie 500. The male vocals (provided by guitarist Alan) are lazy, wistful, and occasionally disappointed, alternately sounding like
Dean Wareham and
Michael Stipe.
Red House Painters, the closest touchpoint for the minimalist accompaniment to
Long Division, just can't compete with
Low's bare, soul-searching oblivion. "Caroline" by itself is better than anything
Galaxie 500 produced. ~ John Bush, All Music Guide