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Asa Breed
by Matthew Dear
MUSIC:
This third album is the most song-based effort yet for the Michigan electronic music producer, who also records under the name Audion.
| LABEL: |
Ghostly |
| RELEASE DATE: |
05 June 2007 |
| DISCS: |
1 disc |
| GENRE(S): |
Electronic |
All critic scores are converted to a 100-point scale. If a critic does not indicate a score, we assign a score based on the general impression given by the text of the review. Learn more...
83
Stylus Magazine
Dear’s third album proves a wealth of open-window micro pop fit for summer gusts and unexpected flints of lightning.
80
Paste Magazine
Dear puts his imprint on a variety of styles: a clip-clopping Spaghetti Western feel on 'Fleece on Brain,' poppy minimalist techno on 'Neighborhoods,' robo-funk on 'Shy,' gleaming New Wave on 'Pom Pom'--all rendered cohesive by elegant, immersive production.
80
Hot Press
It’s a bold, ambitious statement from a techno producer keen to expand his range watch this space.
80
Village Voice
Throughout much of Asa Breed, Dear achieves a serendipitous balance between the uplifting and the eerie, the hummable and the hypnotic, the tuneful and the texturally adventurous.
79
Pitchfork
As producer, songwriter and persona, Dear has come into his own with Asa Breed, a bootstrapping album that not only reveals the miles walked, but an ambitious road map ahead.
78
Almost Cool
At times, lyrics seem a bit too obvious, but its usually at these points that Dear also pushes his songs into more over-the-top mode, making them feel a bit more sarcastic at the same time.
75
Entertainment Weekly
Dear joyously defies categorization. [15 Jun 2007, p.77]
70
Spin
Dear infuses the snapping, beeping compositions of his second album with a sincere yearn, broadening the genre in the process. [Jul 2007, p.96]
70
New Musical Express
A pop album that comes giddy with detailed digital patterns,
67
The Onion (A.V. Club)
Much of Asa Breed sounds like TV On The Radio with more exacting production and a more pensive disposition.
60
Uncut
As spirited as this effort is, there's not much here to worry James Murphy. [Jul 2007, p.99]
60
The Guardian
Dear's prostrate baritone works well when combined with his spare synthetic production.
60
Drowned In Sound
Asa Breed feels too lightweight to recommend without caution.
60
Under The Radar
The minimal or micro house found on Asa Breed seems narrowly focused to appeal to a very specialized audience. [Summer 2007, p.87]
60
All Music Guide
A little exposure to his constantly morphing flat baritone goes a long way.
The average user rating for this album is 9.0 (out of 10) based on 6 User Votes
Note: User votes are NOT included in the Metascore calculation.
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