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Van Heezy | 07/23/2009

(5 out of 5 stars)

"I haven't wanted to listen to an album as often as I have with this in a long time. It's unbelievably infectious, and has a kind of charm to it all the way through that makes me keep coming back to it, right from the sunny music (think happy and maybe a little faster Pink Floyd/Beatles), the irony in the name of the album, the artwork, the lyrical delivery, everything about this album just begs you to listen to it more and more.



If you've followed Portugal. The Man much at all, you know two things that are sure with them. They'll put out at least one album a year, and it will be different than anything they've done in the past, while still sounding entirely like themselves (if that makes sense). Those trends continue here.



The Satanic Satanist definitely isn't as ambitious as Censored Colors was. I liked this album more immediately than I did with Censored Colors, but I don't think it's quite as good of an album. But that is more of a compliment than anything. Everything about this album is more immediately gratifying, but there is (so far) enough to keep you coming back, hearing things you hadn't before. This album is solid, and stands on its own very well. Gourley's voice is again, one of the best out there right now. Something about him almost reminds me of John Lennon. Maybe it's just the way he comes off because their voices aren't that similar, but there's still just something there.



This is a great album that you need to pick up. While you're at it, grab their older stuff too. It's more than worth it, I can't recommend this band enough. My favorite tracks here have to be "People Say", "The Sun", "Guns and Dogs", and "Mornings"."

This CD is god

. | 07/21/2009

(5 out of 5 stars)

"Portugal. the Man has been cranking out albums like nobody's business, this being their fourth in four years. However, all have been tremendous, and have showcased their uncanny knack for progressing their sound and keeping us, the captive audience, on our toes. This release is simply amazing.



People Say 9/10

Work All Day 9/10

Lovers in Love 8/10

The Sun 11/10

The Home 12/10

The Woods 8.5/10

Guns and Dogs 11.5/10

Do You 9.5/10

Everyone is Golden 10/10

Mornings 9/10



The concept is terrific, and you can sense the change in mood throughout. If you love catchy, original music, give this a spin. If you hate catchy, original music, still try it. These guys are sensational, and they deserve to get way more attention. Definitely album of the year thus far.

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I love this band!!!!!

Philly STL | 07/30/2009

(5 out of 5 stars)

"Portugal. The Man continue to astound and thrill me with each release. If you don't know them, get familiar. If you do, you'll be pleased with the new album. They simply keep putting out album after album of some of the best music i have heard in quite some time. Originality is a hard thing to accomplish these days and they do it with ease. One of the very best bands around today. I cannot recommend this enough."