Alone Together
- Karriem Riggins
- Band Name: Karriem Riggins
- Record Label: Stones Throw
- Release Date: Oct 22, 2012
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Oct 30, 201290The high points are so affecting and brief as to provoke small acts of violent ebullience, like the destruction of fragile objects on shelves. But it will never tire. It's another remarkable achievement in magician-MPC interface.
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Oct 30, 201280While there are standouts, the whole is greater than its parts.
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Oct 30, 201260Some tracks are wildly successful on an individual basis, but they're cut short or steamrolled right over as Riggins whips through what seems like every sonic concept he's had in the last two decades.
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Nov 28, 201286This is a very solid debut release and well worth the wait.
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Nov 9, 201278For the most part, the analog warmth of live instrumentation is employed thoughtfully, reminiscent, in some places, of some of the best tracks on Oddisee's fantastic Rock Creek Park.
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Nov 27, 201260Riggins' talent for shape-shifting, his ability to play comfortably with both Common and Paul McCartney, carries over to Alone Together. Riggins is full of ideas, and he wants to share them.
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Oct 30, 201270This is a record that leaves you wishing for one thing more, though--some of these beats seem too good to be used on an instrumental, and could stand up handsomely against a powerful wordsmith.