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  With THE SATANIC SATANIST, Portland-based indie rockers Portugal. The Man continue to befuddle and delight with their hodgepodge of gleeful pop sounds. As on their previous releases, the group seems utterly disinterested with conforming to any one genre form, instead threading everything from Britpop and new wave to classic rock and '70s AM sunshine into the mix. While such an approach should produce a chaotic and overly complex stew, one of the most stunning things about PTM's records is how utterly uncomplicated they are. Perhaps it's the versatile vocal style of John Gourley – who can deftly switch between falsetto soul and soaring anthem with but the flutter of an eyelash – or maybe it's the codified simplicity of the musical traditions from which they draw, but PTM has wound up making a record that manages to be as unchallenging as it is diverse. Fizzy and infectious, THE SATANIC SATANIST is a deeply enjoyable album that occasionally – such as on the explosively dynamic "Guns and Dogs" or the chugging, disco-rocking "Lovers In Love" – shows sparks of true inspiration. — Jason Ferguson

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  deadlyrythm 5 of 5

  
  

  These are some of the most genuinely nice dudes I've ever met. Please, please, please support these guys. They're finally starting to get the attention they deserve. This band has matured in their sound so much since Waiter: You Vultures! and I'm beyond excited to see where they're going to take our minds and ears next.

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  Queequeg of 5

  
  

  Attention is over-rated. They are fine where they are.

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  Springfield_ht 5 of 5

  
  

  If you ever questioned yourself on what to listen to on a bright sunny day when your going to the beach? Well you've found it! They mixed their sound of the last three albums into one, and, in turn, created this sensational album. Up beat with catchy rhythms and melodies make the listening experience one you will want to have over and over again. The one and half weeks that they took to record this album shows that the band is maturing, and will forever go down into history as one of the best experimental/funk/jazz/awesome of our time. -LoVe Tom
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  deadlyrythm 5 of 5

  
  

  These are some of the most genuinely nice dudes I've ever met. Please, please, please support these guys. They're finally starting to get the attention they deserve. This band has matured in their sound so much since Waiter: You Vultures! and I'm beyond excited to see where they're going to take our minds and ears next.
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  kori 4 of 5

  
  

  If you haven't heard of Portugal. The Man, check out this album! The Satanic Satanist completely change the meaning of rock as we know it in the 21st century. We have become so used to pop/punk, screamo, and emo, that we have forgotten what rock sounds like. Genres are blurred, but Portugal. The Man use this to their advantage. They bring back classic rock sounds with the vocals as well as the guitar rifts. The vocals in "The Home" make me feel every word. And the incredible harmonies in "Do You" just make you want to sing along. And if you need a bit of emotion, turn to track 10, "Let You Down" which is completely haunting. Regardless of which track you pick, you will be impressed. I completely enjoy this album and this band. And if you haven't had a chance to see them live, I suggest you do it as soon as possible! They put on a show that can't be described.
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  kace 4 of 5

  
  

  I fucking love this band. Got this album as soon as my legs could get me to the store! Amazing lyrics and music, perfect mellow chill. love it.
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  Smith_Haven_HT 4 of 5

  
  

  Amazing....Love this band. Thanks Eric in Georgia for telling me about them!!
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