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Waiting Up Til It Was Light
words by Sam Walton
Depending on what you’ve heard, Johnny Foreigner are either the rightful heirs to the Pixies’ throne or a blander Idlewild, but don’t expect to be swayed one way or the other here – ‘Waited...’’s quality is so variable that there’s enough evidence to support either claim: ‘Eyes Wide Terrified’ features classic Black-Deal harmonies and guitar lines, then the very next song descends into trite pub-rock. Ultimately, while this debut is a decent stab at post-Song 2 guitar indie, it’s too one-dimensional and slapdash to ever be truly loveable. 5/10 in stores now
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