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- Summary: The debut full-length release from Charles Hayward's new group Abstract Concrete includes Agathe Max, Otto Willberg, Roberto Sassi, and Yoni Silver.
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- Genre(s): Pop/Rock
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UncutNov 20, 2023The results are instantly rewarding. [Review of the Year 2023, p.21]
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The WireNov 20, 2023The About Group, which included Hayward and Alexis Taylor from Hot Chip, tried with some degree of success to square the circle of song and free improvisation, but Abstract Concrete’s embellished structures feel more natural and no less imaginative. [Dec 2023, p.43]
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Nov 20, 2023There are a lot of different elements in the mix here – prog, reggae, folk, loungecore, even a little disco – and perhaps some listeners may initially feel a little inclined towards indigestion. However, the vision behind it all is singular and persuasive and balances its more unconventional aspects with strong harmonies and vivid lyricism.
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MojoNov 20, 2023Into his eighth decade of unblinkered creativity, Hayward continues to thrill. [Dec 2023, p.93]
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Nov 22, 2023The downside to the album is to appreciate it properly you need to play it front to back, no skipping. Whilst paying attention. This isn’t something to play in the background. You need to concentrate on it.