It's Legend is more impressive than the actual album

Review Score: (4/10)
I can't think of a single soul who wasn't on the edge of their seat waiting for YANKEE HOTEL FOXTROT. The news of a band defying their record label, releasing the album for free on the internet just for spite, then.... going to another subsidiary of the same label... anyway... at first listen, it was like smoking a Cuban cigar... forbidden in this country. Once the initial joy wore off of listening to this album that defied executives, the real critical ear went to work. The album is dry. The songs tend to run too long and there is a bit too much noise. They can be borderline irritating, and this comes from a listener who tends to like more experimental sounds and artists that have an acquired taste. This album is a must-have simply for the story, but for the music, it's best to stop with "Summer Teeth".

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