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7.7

Generally favorable reviews- based on 7 Ratings

  • Summary: This is the debut full-length release for the Australian electronic-pop duo of Chloe Kaul and Simon Lam.
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Virtue
I dream of you Moment I can feel you there I can hold you But sometimes there's a shift in the motion I can't keep you near, just stand in... See the rest of the song lyrics
Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 8 out of 8
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 8
  3. Negative: 0 out of 8
  1. 85
    The Australian duo's first full-length feels whole and complete, and with a distinctive sound.
  2. Oct 20, 2017
    80
    Backwater is a fantastic debut album from a duo who have prioritized their sound over chart baiting success. The result is a mature, subtle record ready for dancefloors and living rooms alike and a testament to the ever-strengthening Australian electronic scene
  3. Nov 1, 2017
    75
    Backwater being their most complete and mature release to date, the band’s creative dynamic remains organic and allows them to adjust themselves to a rhythm of their choosing, as they evolve as musicians and as a two-piece band with a wide range of possibilities.
  4. Oct 20, 2017
    70
    Backwater is a mature, rich effort that's likely to see Kllo continue on their ascent.
  5. Nov 9, 2017
    70
    The pervasive dreaminess and charm ultimately results in an absorbing debut album.
  6. Oct 20, 2017
    70
    Backwater, is a further refinement of their sound, fleshing it out and blanketing it with a gauzy patina that’s almost intrinsically appealing.
  7. Nov 9, 2017
    63
    The duo clearly have good stories, but need to expand the range of emotions they use to tell them.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 2 out of 2
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 2
  3. Negative: 0 out of 2
  1. Oct 21, 2017
    9
    A very chilled album packed with great songs. It's a great album to listen to as you study, relax, or chilling. The album has very great songsA very chilled album packed with great songs. It's a great album to listen to as you study, relax, or chilling. The album has very great songs such as downfall, backwater, dissolve, too fast and not like them. It's most definitely one of the top electronic albums of the year. Overall, the songs on the album are excellent. Expand
  2. Oct 25, 2017
    9
    an amazing debut. The production is so interesting and the vocals fit perfectly. Reminds me of Made in Heights' second album in a way. Thean amazing debut. The production is so interesting and the vocals fit perfectly. Reminds me of Made in Heights' second album in a way. The only negative is at times he production swallowed up the lyrics Expand