12 Bit Blues - Kid Koala
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  • Summary: Samples from early blues records are used in the sixth studio album for the Canadian DJ.

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  1. Positive: 8 out of 9
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 9
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  1. Expert Witness (MSN Music)
    Oct 19, 2012
    91
    After more time than anyone from either camp will be inclined to give it, the album takes on a compelling, sui generis sonic identity, at least for someone from the blues side.
  2. The Independent on Sunday (UK)
    Sep 17, 2012
    80
    These are tipsy juke-joint stompers with feeling in their heart as well as dust in their grooves.
  3. NOW Magazine
    Nov 29, 2012
    80
    Kid Koala might be known for his light-hearted approach, but nothing here feels inappropriately kooky.
  4. Q Magazine
    Sep 14, 2012
    60
    Oddly, for an album inspired by the blues, there's not much misery, and what vocals are there get looped and treated beyond storytelling. [Oct 2012, p.103]
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  1. stef1227
    9
    One of the best album of 2012!! Kid Koala is perfect !! This is a modern reinterpretation of very vintage blues.
    Upbeat or downtempo and a fe    w moment he's really haunting mood!! And a great mention for the packages, it's really nice!!… Collapse

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