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80

Generally favorable reviews - based on 7 Critic Reviews What's this?

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6.8

Generally favorable reviews- based on 4 Ratings

  • Summary: The fourth full-length release for the British psychedelic rock band was produced by Jason Falkner.
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  1. Positive: 7 out of 7
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 7
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  1. Nov 3, 2016
    80
    Syd Arthur never forget to write a tune for the sake of muso self-indulgence. There is a lightness to Liam Magill’s voice: it’s soulful without over-emoting, like Paul McCartney or Glenn Tilbrook.
  2. Oct 20, 2016
    80
    After a pair of lovingly crafted though similar-sounding albums, Apricity is a welcome venture into uncharted territory for Syd Arthur, and displays their willingness to grow and expand.
  3. Oct 20, 2016
    80
    Syd Arthur still dabble in jazz, folk, Krautrock and saucer-eyed psychedelia, but Apricity is a notable leap forward, even from 2014’s excellent Sound Mirror.
  4. Q Magazine
    Oct 20, 2016
    80
    As playful as they are serious and as innovative as they are traditional, this is surely what Syd Arthur set out to be. [Dec 2016, p.115]
  5. 70
    Thankfully, they haven’t abandoned their experimental urges completely, with Apricity striking a deft balance between rushing choruses and free electronic grooves.
  6. Uncut
    Oct 25, 2016
    70
    On Apricity, Syd Arthur brings a blessedly light touch to their breezy psych. [Dec 2016, p.38]
  7. 65
    It’s certainly the sound of the band taking a step forward and trying to find its feet, sliding a little on the frozen ground but still heading towards the sun.
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