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  Women, 'Public Strain' (Jagjaguawr)

  November 3, 2010 – Women aren't a metal band; just one whose frigid, clattering lo-fi guitar racket sounds like it was composed on metal. The fidelity hasn't improved much from the Calgary foursome's basement-recorded debut, but Public Strain consolidates the clanging drones and subtly hooky flourishes that previously existed only as separate pieces. …
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  The Best and Worst of CMJ '08, Vol. 1

  October 24, 2008 – New York City's CMJ Music Marathon is a proving ground. A place where bands from across the globe gather to triumph or flop, make a name of themselves or become indistinguishable from some 1,200 (honestly!) other artists competing for the same thing -- attention. Two days into the festival, we here at SPIN have already witnessed a lot of shows. Here, have a look at our best and worst picks so far. …
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  Catch the Buzz: Women

  July 31, 2008 – Who? In a digital age where computers replace personal interaction, entertainment desires are neatly compiled on iPhones, and ProTools is a recording status quo, Calgary-bred quartet Women (all boys; friends since high school) are fighting the grain, serving up a vintage, lo-fi, arty sound that -- despite pretentious notions -- appeals to the pop devout. …
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