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the 18th best shoegaze album of all time, declaring that it is "unfailingly one of the most brilliant contemporary shoegaze albums ever", ascending "to pure perfection". She concluded: "It ultimately helps you achieve catharsis and find an outlet for your frustration." In 2023, Joe
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