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There Is No Enemy
Kelsey Paine, October 17, 2009 12:00 ET
Three years after the release of its last album, "You in Reverse," Built to Spill returns with its seventh release, "There Is No Enemy," which finds the band exploring new influences outside of the familiar indie-rock territory while still indulging in the transcendent guitar solos it's become known for. On the country rock-flavored single "Hindsight," frontman Doug Martsch sings in a wistful tenor over a mix of languid and urgent guitar riffs, while "Life's a Dream" features an extended guitar solo against horns that provide a soulful demeanor. The haunting "Oh Yeah" opens with Martsch singing, "And if God does exist, I am sure he will forgive me for doubting," whereas the frantic-sounding "Pat" offers a dose of punk rock to the set. Martsch has hinted that "There Is No Enemy" could be the band's final album. If that's the case, the set's multifaceted melodies and experimentation would be an inspired sendoff.
There Is No Enemy
Kelsey Paine, October 17, 2009 12:00 ET
Three years after the release of its last album, "You in Reverse," Built to Spill returns with its seventh release, "There Is No Enemy," which finds the band exploring new influences outside of the familiar indie-rock territory while still indulging in the transcendent guitar solos it's become known for. On the country rock-flavored single "Hindsight," frontman Doug Martsch sings in a wistful tenor over a mix of languid and urgent guitar riffs, while "Life's a Dream" features an extended guitar solo against horns that provide a soulful demeanor. The haunting "Oh Yeah" opens with Martsch singing, "And if God does exist, I am sure he will forgive me for doubting," whereas the frantic-sounding "Pat" offers a dose of punk rock to the set. Martsch has hinted that "There Is No Enemy" could be the band's final album. If that's the case, the set's multifaceted melodies and experimentation would be an inspired sendoff.
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The Billboard Hot 100
Issue Date: 2010-03-27
This Week Last Week Title, Artist
Imprint | Catalog No. | Distributing Label
Peak
Position
Weeks
on
Chart
1 4 Rude Boy, Rihanna 
SRP/Def Jam DIGITAL | IDJMG |
1 5
2 2 Need You Now, Lady Antebellum  2
Capitol Nashville/Capitol DIGITAL |
2 31
3 1 Break Your Heart, Taio Cruz Featuring Ludacris 
Mercury DIGITAL | IDJMG |
1 3
4 5 Imma Be, The Black Eyed Peas 
Interscope DIGITAL |
1 15
5 16 Nothin' On You, B.o.B Featuring Bruno Mars 
RebelRock/Grand Hustle DIGITAL | Atlantic |
5 7
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