Reviews

The source material has enough inspiration – from crocodile wrestling to war – to justify a book, film, app (everything has one these days) and his grandest, most adventurous solo work to date.

"An eloquent collection of pop nuggets that showcases Cole’s ample songwriting talent."

Little Dragon left no questions about their direction with 2011’s Ritual Union.

While this is a good album, they hold themselves back from making it a great one.

You’ll enjoy if you like your pop tunes tight, hooky and full of un-self-conscious heart.

"First Mind presents a fine collection of songs that are delivered with the graceful finesse of a songwriter on top of his game and deservedly on the rise."

The band is named after the car that James Dean died in, which was supposedly cursed. But Little Bastard should be able to avoid a similar fate if they continue to make music capable of setting off smoke detectors.

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