The Temper Trap, ‘The Temper Trap’ (Glassnote/Columbia)

Written by David Bevan | June 29, 2012 - 2:58 pm

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SPIN Rating: 5 of 10
Release Date: June 05, 2012
Label: Glassnote/Columbia

Aussie arena-softies get squished beneath their own heavy-handed, deadweight lyrical ambitions.

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