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Apr 14, 2014Built on Glass isn't so much limited as it is a wonderful mood piece, so think calm and cool with purpose, and then get hip to the restrained and resonating sound of Faker.
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Apr 7, 2014There are enough moments of musical eclecticism here to suggest that Built On Glass is his solid starting point, rather than a definitive statement.
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Apr 7, 2014This debut album is very much the culmination of Faker's disparate influences, showcasing his broken, downtempo soul at its finest.
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Apr 17, 2014The album’s enthralling fusion of electronica and soul proves that Faker’s glass foundation is a prism showing his colorful range.
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Apr 14, 2014Australia’s Chet Faker has a pretty big hole to dig himself out of on his debut. Singing no faster than 2mph doesn’t help either, but there’s an unexpected range in his schtick that’s disarming.
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Apr 10, 2014However varied the influences, there’s one thing the songs have in common: they all make you feel some type of way.
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Apr 15, 2014Chet Faker's first full-length album proves that the artist is eager to explore new frontiers.
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Apr 7, 2014Take Chet's out of context and they might feel as if there were no common theme, but place them side-by-side and you'll find the tracks forming a complete and comprehensive whole--a release that is dynamic, mature, and impressive in all areas.
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Apr 15, 2014It’s sometimes hard to tell who Faker wants to be, which is funny considering his name--but it’s massively enjoyable in bits and pieces.
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Apr 7, 2014This record is intelligent, succinct in its ambitions, and more than anything, it’s pretty bloody cool.
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UncutApr 7, 2014There are some nice details though daft lyrics such as "I kiss your knees and I try to be bold" threaten to undermine the flashes of brilliance elsewhere. [May 2014, p.73]
User score distribution:
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Positive: 28 out of 34
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Mixed: 2 out of 34
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Negative: 4 out of 34
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