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- Summary: The second full-length release for the Brooklyn trio of Ian Devaney, Aidan Noel and Michael Sue-Poi was produced by Abe Seiferth and Holy Ghost!'s Nick Millhiser.
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- Record Label: PIAS
- Genre(s): Pop/Rock, Alternative/Indie Rock, Indie Electronic, New Wave/Post-Punk Revival, Synth Pop
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Nov 10, 2021They’ve delivered a true modern-day classic of the synth-pop genre.
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Nov 10, 2021A carefully constructed and emotionally resonant sophomore effort.
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Nov 10, 2021The detailing and variable arrangements here, combined with engaging songs, lift A Way Forward above the level of genre exercise, occasionally into something more compositional, as on the final two tracks.
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Nov 17, 2021The band’s decision to expand their swagger and invest in more complex synth work pushes them to new territory, and the most remarkable digressions from their comfort zone point towards a future beyond pastiche—but it feels like this is a half-step, not a full leap.
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MojoNov 10, 2021Ian Devaney's tremulous tones and Michael Sue-Poi's melodic bass lines cutting deep on heartbroken ballads. [Dec 2021, p.94]
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Dec 2, 2021A compelling release by an interesting band, which at times feels like background music. Absolutely standout track: "Across That Fine Line".
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