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Mar 30, 2016Aa, as unfortunately quick as it is, shows a phenomenal young producer at the top of his game, and it’s a joy to experience.
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Mar 23, 2016Baauer and the other artists meet the heavyweight expectations head-on.
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Mar 18, 2016The trap style that made his name is falling out of fashion, and his stabs at en vogue sounds like trop house (Body) and UK garage (Way from Me) are a little tepid. He also clears out space for on-their-game vocal guests including MIA and Pusha T--but not quite enough, resulting in some diverting but ultimately earthbound rap tracks.
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Mar 17, 2016For what Aa ultimately assumes itself to be--a glorified promo tape of talents--the result is quite enjoyable.
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Mar 17, 2016Aa isn't a disappointment, but clocking in at 34 minutes with a handful of tracks that feel unfinished, it's not exactly a home run either.
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Mar 17, 2016If imperfection is what Baauer was looking for, then he has succeeded; but that doesn’t resolve the disappointment with what could have been a brilliant album.
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Mar 17, 2016Already with a massive following, this expansion of Baauer’s palette sets a new pace for bass.
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Q MagazineMar 16, 2016So many genres collide on Aa it can feel like being trapped in a virtual karaoke machine. [Apr 2016, p.102]
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Mar 16, 2016Nothing bores and the album moves through its track list with a purposeful flow, and while electro-trap fiends and "Harlem Shake" lovers may be thrown by all the artful noise, Aa still rocks the house, as Baauer evolves from meme generator to master craftsman.
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Mar 16, 2016If there's one thing that Aa demonstrates in spades, it's growth. The record not only shows a wide array of styles, but lays a solid foundation for Baauer to build on in the future.
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Mar 16, 2016It’s confidently compressed, and where this kind of urban dance music can serve as a vehicle for ego, Rodrigues' deft arrangements and choice guests speak for him--and speak volumes.
User score distribution:
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Positive: 17 out of 20
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Mixed: 1 out of 20
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Negative: 2 out of 20
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