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Old 07-13-2016, 11:35 PM
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[Excerpt of Review of the Soundtrack. This review makes it seem like Lindsey's solo pieces would have fit into the theme of the show better]

Jul 12th 2016 | 2:37pm | Daniel Cribb, The Music Com Australia

http://themusic.com.au/news/all/2016...-out-of-touch/


On top of all this, where are the appearances from up-and-coming acts? Buzz bands and acts that are actually popular now. The support band slots on this fake tour go to artists like Lindsey Buckingham, generic indie-folk act The Head & The Heart and a somewhat cringe-worthy performance from Reignwolf.

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More importantly, for a show based on the music industry, the soundtrack is less than note-worthy and once again feels cliché.

It's only every now and then we’re given a glimpse into the real scene, and for some reason those aspects are hidden as Easter eggs, like when Bill is trying to find an opening act and we get a quick glance at his list of potentials.

Tame Impala apparently weren’t available, but he’s also listed Best Coast, Chvrches (spelt Churches on their list) and Kurt Vile – the latter of which actually does have a song on the soundtrack. So, someone on the writing staff does know music, but their expertise is being overridden by Fleetwood Mac solo acts and cheesy indie rock.
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