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Bookended by instrumental interludes “I-35E S” and “I-35W N,” the nearly one-hour venture into Mission Giant’s third LP proves an audio Candy Land of panoramic synth-pop that’s more daft than punk. Too bad it lasts longer than the sugar high.
This article appears in April 11 • 2008.
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