"One of the most unique and glorious albums of the year." "It’s a soundtrack to a masterpiece film that hasn’t been shot yet, an album that gets stronger as it progresses and with repeated listens; it’s damn well near flawless and scoffs at the shadow of its predecessor." - Ear Farm "It’s an album that goes about reluctantly wedding past and present influences, impressively, and refreshingly favoring the former." "It’s a soundtrack to a fairytale, telling a dream — like fable of a man looking back on his life and searching for answers." Rating: 90% - Venus Zine "Once again, Pale Young Gentlemen have crafted a singularly noteworthy record unlike anything else." - Delusions of Adequacy "If their first record was year-end worthy and critically acclaimed, Black Forest (tra La La) advances them past those well-earned accolades into an entirely different level of success." - Muzzle of Bees "they can write string parts as off-kilter as Danny Elfman and as energetic as Ra Ra Riot, and back it all up with a solid melody that makes you want to come back. I still feel as I did a year ago- this is one of the best indie bands around, and one that definitely deserves more attention…" , - The Yellow Stereo "Pale Young Gentlemen use cellos, violins, and pianos, among other things, to create their distinct sound. And they do what they do as good as, if not better than, anyone. RATING: FOUR STARS" - Tastes Like Chicken "This isn't "Wail on the electric guitar and scream bloody murder" swagger or "Dig my blues riff and my street cred" swagger or even "Be awed by my laptop skills" swagger--it's "We know exactly what we're doing and don't really sound like anyone else" swagger. The best kind, in other words." Fingertips
Praise for the Debut Album: "Top 10 Albums of 2007" -Matt Tong of Bloc Party, Under the Radar Magazine, Spring 2008 "An album so good, so truly impressive, that I have not been able to turn it off or get it out of my head." -Betsy Boston, Three Imaginary Girls "Pale Young Gentlemen have crafted a terrific album which should appeal to anyone looking for a celebration or a sympathetic croon." -Sahar Oz, Delusions of Adequacy "A good, solid, consistent record, with professional musicianship, committed performances, and bright, catchy melodies...curious indie fans will find much here to revel in." -Alan Shulman, No Ripcord "Pale Young Gentlemen are damn good, and I'm not certain why more people aren't talking about them. Here's the best band you don't know about. -Jared Hoke, 5 Acts "It's a classic first album: A band unpretentiously tangling various genres they-or even listeners-thought would never sound so brilliant together." -Ryan Foley, Stylus Magazine |