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Eisenhower may come across as a striking change from The Slip of old, but this evolution of prowess and purpose has been in motion since those early, experimental Gecko days. The strong indie slant may not have become quite evident until 2003’s extraordinary release, Alivelectric, but the trio has certainly been developing their identity and pushing conventional boundaries since the beginning. So while Eisenhower may eventually prove to be just another step in a larger, ongoing Slip journey, it proves to be the band’s monumental achievement nonetheless. Not so much for it’s distinction from previous efforts, but for proving that a fledging band that debuted with such spark could persevere, and ultimately, a decade later, change the way you look at rock.
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