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07.29.2010:
30 SECONDS TO LOVE:
I Rock Cleveland fell in love with Come On Baby Grace quickly, which might explain "why Boston Spaceships records have been the source of Pollard’s most consistently satisfying, post-GBV output to date."
03.18.2010:
CAMERA FOUND THE RAY GUN EP REVIEW:
The Fire Note says the first Boston Spaceships tracks of 2010 "bring a manic energy to tape with an inspired classic British punk undertone." The limited edition EP is available from Jackpot Records now!
03.03.2010:
PITCHFORK COVERS SOME "STELLAR" BS; LIKES POLLARD ALBUM:
Pitchfork has an update on the new Boston Spaceships EP, Camera Found the Ray Gun, and Robert Pollard's other projects, including the newest of new announcements, Moses on a Snail (due out June 22, 2010). And their review of We All Got Out of the Army is up too.
02.01.2010:
TOP OF THE LIST:
Blogger Bryan Hamill's The Ash Gray Proclamation puts Zero to 99 at the top of his 2009 round-up.
01.17.2010:
TIME TO JUMP BACK IN:
Madison, Wisconsin's The Daily Page praises Zero to 99 since the "vintage Pollard hook-laden pop songcraft is in full effect."
01.17.2010:
BOB LOVE:
LAist staff member Heath Biter gives Robert Pollard high marks all around for his 2009 output.
01.12.2010:
BLURT DOES THE NUMBERS = 8/1040299 (OR 8 OUT OF 10 FOR ZERO TO 99):
Blurt reviews Zero to 99, giving the album 8 out of 10, saying, "Pollard plays against the underlying sweetness of his power pop with something uglier and less infectious - to brilliant effect."
01.03.2010:
TOP 10 IN '09:
The Big Takeover puts Zero to 99's "great songwriting and inspired playing" in its top 10 albums for 2009 (with a nice mention of The Planets Are Blasted as well).
12.31.2009:
ZERO TO 99 RANKS #8:
Magnet ranks Zero to 99 at number 8 in their Top 20 of 2009 countdown, saying the album "is as quirky, melodic, catchy and life-affirmingly amazing as Guided By Voices."
12.24.2009:
TOP 30 OF '09:
UK music site Flashlight's Jason A. Parkes puts both Zero to 99 and The Planets Are Blasted in his top 30 of 2009 saying, "Boston Spaceships' albums of 2009 might very well provide the best introduction to the infinite career of Bob Pollard as well as being amongst the best albums of 2009."
12.10.2009: LICKING STAMPS AND DRINKING SHITTY COFFEE:
The Firenote thinks that "overall Licking Stamps... serves its purpose and is a great snapshot of how musically sound this band really is from Bob remembering the words to every pounding drum beat that rings through your speakers - not to mention it is just plain fun!"
11.22.2009: DOING THE WHAT BETTER THAN THE WHAT?:
Neon Filler thinks Zero to 99 may be "a late contender for album of the year" saying the band is "producing some of the best music of Pollard's career."
10.23.2009: "ONE OF THE MOST UNPRETENTIOUS, APPROACHABLE ALBUMS OF THE YEAR":
Spectrum Culture calls Zero to 99 "a highly entertaining, intelligent achievement that ranks among the best of Pollard's extensive career." Expect more -- the 4th album is half recorded.
10.23.2009: OF MR. PROLIFIC'S VOLUMINOUS OUTPUT:
Chimpomatic gives Zero to 99 4 out of 5 stars and states "Pollard's barrel must be a deep one because there's no sound of the bottom being scraped."
10.21.2009: THE THIRD AND BEST BOSTON SPACESHIPS ALBUM?:
PopMatters says "Zero to 99 is a rewarding experience that will remind many of what they enjoyed about the iconoclastic Robert Pollard in the first place."
10.16.2009: BUT IS IT AS GOOD AS BEE THOUSAND?:
Crawdaddy calls Zero to 99 "a temple of Pollard's creativity" by his "rollicking rock outlet" and also asks the question, "Is this as good as Bee Thousand?" Please note that Bee Thousand is somewhat highly regarded.
10.08.2009: PITCHFORK SAYS WE'VE GOT "ANOTHER WINNER":
Pitchfork expounds on Zero to 99's "catchy-as-hell cracklers peppered with form-fitting arrangements and an emphasis on Pollard's impressive pipes." They also added, "Bob Pollard's making some of the best music of his life." Yep.
10.06.2009: "INDIE ROCK SUPERGROUP":
The Denver Post thinks Zero to 99 is our "most-compelling release."
10.05.2009: BOSTON SPACESHIPS ARE "CONSISTENTLY GREAT":
Wires and Waves gives the new record high marks and also states "our favorite Ohio songwriter has delivered some great songs and albums this year." They even feel enough "to make a two-disc 'greatest hits' collection rivaling many bands' career outputs."
10.01.2009: ZERO TO 99 REVIEWS ARE COMING IN!:
Picking up where The Planets Are Blasted left off, The Fire Note says "Boston Spaceships bring a swagger and attitude that is hard to match or find in the indie scene today," giving Zero to 99 four and half stars.
09.29.2009: HIGH PRAISE FROM MAGNET:
Magnet calls How Wrong You Are from Zero to 99 "possibly the best song Robert Pollard has recorded since the demise of Guided By Voices."
09.17.2009: ONE OF 5 FOR FALL:
As the "75th Bob Pollard release this year, The New Gay still believes Zero to 99 will make their top 20 for 2009 (along with The Planets Are Blasted, "one of the best records this year").
04.22.2009: SOLID, FRONT TO BACK:
Paste Magazine says The Planets Are Blasted is "another jaw-droppingly wondrous mashup of British Invasion jangle and lyrical non-sequiturs."
04.21.2009: PITCHFORK WEIGHS IN:
"The Planets Are Blasted most often than not just rips..." Sounds like they most often than not like it.
04.20.2009: 9 OUT OF 10 FROM NEW ZEALAND:
"The legend that is Robert Pollard keeps on trucking," says Einstein Music Journal.
04.03.2009: "GBV'S GOLDEN ERA" REVISITED:
After listening to the new album, All Music refers to Robert Pollard "one of the most satisfying talents in indie rock."
04.01.2009: THE "TOTAL PACKAGE":
Salt Lake City Weekly says The Planets Are Blasted delivers "one sharp punch after another."
03.04.2009: REACH FOR REWIND AND PLAY IT AGAIN:
Short and "suite" is how Wires and Waves likes it. Preview "The Town That's After Me" there.
03.04.2009: "CONSISTENTLY REPUTABLE":
The Wheel’s Still In Spin mentions the Spaceships special blend of "classic rock and punk substance."
03.03.2009: "TOWERING ROCK THEATRICS" AND "A MORE POTENT DOSE" OF ECCENTRICITIES:
PopMatters says The Planets Are Blasted “'proves itself to be as intricate as it is immediately catchy and much bigger than its 35-minute running time would indicate."
03.03.2009: THE CLUB IS OPEN AGAIN:
The Passion of Indie Music reports that "the 14 songs found here are all short, sweet and packed full of big rock hooks that not only make the record infectious but make repeat listens a must."
02.27.2009: THE 'FECUNDITY' OF ROBERT POLLARD (AND HIS BOSTON SPACESHIPS):
The Harvard Crimson states that “'The Planets are Blasted' once again proves that Pollard is a prolific, but never profligate, talent." Consult your Earth dictionary and agree.
02.26.2009: "BOBBIE" LOVE:
Austin Town Hall suggests to "just surrender already" to the Boston Spaceships.
02.25.2009: 8/10 ON THE ROCKOMETER:
I Rock Cleveland says The Planets Are Blasted is "louder, rowdier, and catchier."
02.23.2009: SHORT BUT SWEET:
BUZZGRINDER gives The Planets Are Blasted a 8.993.
Missed the nine by a good buzz.
02.17.2009: BLURT GIVES US 8 STARS:
And also admits we are "abrasively charming." Check out the reviewer's blog for more too.
02.13.2009: NO SOPHOMORE SLUMP FOR THE SPACESHIPS:
The Fire Note says the Boston Spaceships keep the creative energy flowing!
02.12.2009: CITIZEN DICK REVIEW:
We are "the cat's ass."
01.12.2009: HOT REVIEW OF HEADACHE REVOLUTION SINGLE:
Review of 'Headache Revolution' limited 7" single on Fire Drills
01.07.2009: THE FIRST PLANETS REVIEW IS IN:
Review of 'The Planets Are Blasted' on LosingToday
BROWN SUBMARINE ON 'BEST OF 2008' LISTS:
http://laist.com/2008/12/30/laist_staff_top_tens_of_2008.php
http://irockcleveland.blogspot.com/2008/12/i-rock-clevelands-year-end-extravaganza_31.html
http://politics.hiasys.com/entertainment/music/general/view.bg?articleid=1139917&format=&page=2&listingType=musi
http://www.lasvegasweekly.com/news/2008/dec/24/arts-and-entertainment-year-was/
http://www.magnetmagazine.com/2008/12/23/magnets-top-25-albums-of-2008/
http://209.85.173.132/search?q=cache:F4DjOMrXSYkJ:thephoenix.com/Providence/Music/74334-2008-Listravaganza/%3Fpage%3D13+boston+spaceships&hl=en&ct=clnk&cd=47&gl=us&client=safari
http://wiresandwaves.com/2008/12/top-25-of-2008-3-brown-submarine-by.html
09.18.2008: POPMATTERS REVIEW OF BROWN SUBMARINE:
"The best of Pollard’s music unites skilled songcraft, rooted in music history, with eccentricity, and the best of Brown Submarine is in that mold."
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