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Around
by Tom Verlaine
One of two April 2006 releases for the former Television guitarist, 'Around' is a 16-track instrumental release.
| LABEL: |
Thrill Jockey |
| RELEASE DATE: |
25 April 2006 |
| DISCS: |
1 disc |
| GENRE(S): |
Indie, Rock |
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...
80
Uncut
Spiky, lyrical, quiveringly pretty. [May 2006, p.100]
80
Mojo
It's in essence a wordless, monochrome Television. [May 2006, p.104]
70
PopMatters
If the record is somewhat frustrating as an intensive listen, it works stunningly as music to have on when you are doing something.
70
All Music Guide
Around is a bit spotty but when it works, it really works well.
70
Delusions of Adequacy
Whilst Around is hardly groundbreaking stuff – Verlaine’s retro equipment preferences automatically predicate a retro feel – it is a genuinely unforced unfurling of a reclusive talent and a worthy companion piece to Warm and Cool.
70
musicOMH.com
Around is low-key, yes, but revealed to be full of those cries and swoops, flutters and chimes that are unmistakebly Verlaine, and weirdly engaging.
70
The Wire
A beautifully realised collection, Around is remarkably ego-free -- perhaps too much so. [#266, p.67]
62
Pitchfork
Too many of the songs are flimsy and fragmentary, never shaping into anything substantial and coming across like incidental music.
60
Billboard
For every piece that sounds like aimless noodling, there are keepers like the strutting "Wheel Broke," the guitar-only "Mountain," the Tortoise-style "Balcony" and the absolutely gorgeous "Eighty Eights."
60
Q Magazine
Sounds like the work of a man touting for soundtracks. [May 2006, p.131]
50
Under The Radar
At its worst, Around is as random as its title, featuring indulgent noodling, song sketches and intros more than actual songs. [#13, p.89]
50
Tiny Mix Tapes
Most will find this album unnecessary, even if it's not entirely inconsequential.
40
New Musical Express
Mostly Americana and mostly unremarkable. [29 Apr 2006, p.37]
25
Stylus Magazine
Wholly forgettable.
The average user rating for this album is 9.0 (out of 10) based on 2 User Votes
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