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78 out of 100

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7.9 out of 10

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  • Summary: 1980's influences exist throughout the latest album for the Texas-born electronic artist.
  • Record Label: Ghostly International
  • Genre(s): Electronic, Techno, Club/Dance, Indie Electronic, Experimental Techno
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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 19 out of 23
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 23
  3. Negative: 0 out of 23
  1. Urb
    100
    The cumulative results of his efforts are a masterpiece both dark and striking. Dear is putting forth an open invitation to tour these shadowed places of his imagination, and this is one offer too good to miss.
  2. The Boston Phoenix
    100
    The lyrical immediacy and intimacy lift Black City leagues above much of the disassociated drivel that's labeled vocal house.
  3. BBC Music
    60
    Throughout there is an attention to detail, to little tics and tricks in the mix, that make this a treat for listeners who still wear headphones. But mostly it's music for defunct--or, rather, Defunkt--nightclubs.

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  1. captain_pylon
    7
    This album provides a skillful level of cohesion throughout its tracks. The multiple layering of vocals creates ambient lyrical environment. Musically, the album contains interesting percussive details, and comparisons aside, at times spans popular genres. While "Dark City" is certainly a dark album, its turning point comes during 'Monkey", a slightly humorous pick-me-up before the end. Replay value: 3/5.… Expand
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