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7.8

Generally favorable reviews- based on 4 Ratings

  • Summary: The second full-length solo release for the producer features guest appearances from Alex G, Doss, Dawn Golden, GTW, Little Cloud, Kotomi, and Lontalius.
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Snow In Newark
I see your face every single time that I close my eyes, that I say your name When the time flies by, goes one minute, minute, two minute Then it's... See the rest of the song lyrics
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  1. Dec 1, 2014
    80
    It’s a sad record, but one that envelops you in a warm hug, wipes your eyes and plays with your hair.
  2. 80
    This new LP doesn't really break new ground in the same way. It does flesh out his personality and provide substance behind the flashy pop showmanship though, and that's not something to be undervalued.
  3. Nov 4, 2014
    80
    A record that intertwines effortlessly whilst showcasing flair beyond belief, Alone For The First Time is authentic, new and first and foremost captivating.
  4. Nov 6, 2014
    80
    Though Hemsworth’s style tends to favor chirping cheeriness, Alone For The First Time is solidly a winter album, and it’s just what we needed right now.
  5. Nov 4, 2014
    70
    Alone for the First Time is a pretty solid sophomore album, but it falls shy of Guilt Trips' coming-of-age charm.
  6. Nov 5, 2014
    67
    Unlike recent guest-heavy works by Flying Lotus and SBTRKT, there is no glut of unwanted beats between peak performances.
  7. Nov 5, 2014
    60
    Alone for the First Time is the furthest he's pushed himself, and the growing pains on the album can be chalked up to the strain of trying new things, a kind of adolescent awkwardness that shows signs of maturing into something sophisticated and unique.

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