A Long Way to Fall - Ulrich Schnauss
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  • Summary: The synthesizer is a major component in the first solo album in six years for the German (now London-based) electronic artist.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 5 out of 12
  2. Mixed: 7 out of 12
  3. Negative: 0 out of 12
  1. PopMatters
    Feb 13, 2013
    80
    A step back to his roots but ultimately a step forward for electronic music.
  2. Under The Radar
    Jan 18, 2013
    60
    He may employ very few elements, but Schnauss does a good job in keeping your attention. [Jan-Feb 2013, p.94]
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  3. All Music Guide
    Feb 11, 2013
    60
    While it makes for pleasant music to have on while you are sleeping away the afternoon in a cubicle or fighting insomnia late at night, the album is something of a letdown for anyone who, not unreasonably, came to it expecting something a little more interesting from Schnauss.
  4. The Line of Best Fit
    Feb 11, 2013
    60
    The results can be more chilly than chilled this time, not always making for an easy listen, but there’s certainly a process at play here.

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  1. Chief
    8
    This album has really grown on me. I wasn't amazed at the first listen, but then... well, tracks like A Forgotten Birthday and A Ritual in Time and Death have become my favourites and when I had the chance to see Ulrich play it live, somehow, I started to like this record even more. The sound is perfect and even though I've never been a huge Schnauss fan, A Long Way to Fall has earned a comfort place in my playlist.… Expand
  2. isolotus
    7
    I notice that reviewers here are kind of ho-hum about this album and at first listen it's hard not to agree with y'all. But...I warmed up to it. I was expecting something unearthly beautiful like Strangely Isolated Place or Goodbye hence the expectation factor. I think he really enjoyed making this record, it's more intelligent in a Kraftwerky kind of way, less gorgeous but more subtle and intricate. Listen to it again...… Collapse

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