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Waiter: "You Vultures!" is an album decidedly of its time. Its pretentious title, punctuated as if ripped from a screenplay, should give most listeners an idea of what to expect. The album sees Portugal. The Man suffering or benefiting from an identity crisis. They seem unable to determine if they want to be a fractured art rock ensemble à la Blonde Redhead and Shudder to Think, a dance-oriented electro-indie act like Tahiti 80 and Phoenix, or a progressive-minded mood merchant like the Notwist. Along the way, piano ballads and screaming rants intersect, as the band rocks and stumbles like an uneasy mix of the aforementioned bands, crafting frequently catchy songs. John Baldwin Gourley offers mostly pleasant 1970s dance vocals. When Portugal. The Man stick to mellow post-rock, it's somewhat smooth sailing, but they tend to take themselves too seriously. ~ Tim DiGravina, All Music Guide
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- By Ntratusol
- 7/3/2008 06:55:15
- i liked this when it came out its not fully groovin though some songs are alright and some are better its kind of jumbled that way like it starts off strong and slowly winds down, the lead singer reminds me of cedric from the mars volta a little if that band were emo mixed with circa survive a bit, this is one of the only things i have liked since emo died....
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