Crawl Space
by Tei Shi
User Score
8.0

Generally favorable reviews- based on 24 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 21 out of 24
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 24
  3. Negative: 3 out of 24
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  1. CharlieGray
    Aug 25, 2018
    10
    Crawl Space was undoubtedly one of the best albums of 2017. It was diverse, well written and produced. Tei Shi has become one of my favorite artists.
  2. xxsuckercandy
    Apr 12, 2017
    10
    acabei de conhecer mas já amo!!!! as músicas são muito deliciosas e é um dos melhores álbuns de 2017 que eu ouvi até agora. e a menina ainda é da argentina. espero que ainda seja muito conhecida por aí
  3. glisenshlump
    Apr 7, 2017
    8
    Debuting with a collection of eclectic pop and R&B songs, Tei Shi shows off her impressive range of influences. Second single "How Far" conjures visions of Kevin Parker in its interpretation of rock while "Baby" is a tastefully jazzy number on a bed of bass, guitar, synth and organ. Tei Shi's confident vocal range complements producer Gianluca Buccellati's unusual arrangements, calling forDebuting with a collection of eclectic pop and R&B songs, Tei Shi shows off her impressive range of influences. Second single "How Far" conjures visions of Kevin Parker in its interpretation of rock while "Baby" is a tastefully jazzy number on a bed of bass, guitar, synth and organ. Tei Shi's confident vocal range complements producer Gianluca Buccellati's unusual arrangements, calling for repeated listens. Though Crawl Space is tinged with frustration in its best moments, she finds room to celebrate her pop dreams. Following an audio recording of a childhood confession ("I just hope one day I can be like Britney Spears") Tei Shi winks at the 80s with "Say You Do", a contemporary pop morsel featuring a spoken word bridge. The album runs out of steam midway through (her balance seems off after "Justify") but there are enough top-notch compositions ("Keep Running", "Creep", "Como Si") to warrant a download. A very enjoyable record from an up-and-coming young talent.… Expand
  4. peww
    Apr 7, 2017
    10
    10/10
    Album of the year. Good vocal, interesting arrangements, Dream Pop, R'n'B, Pop - everything is there.
    It's a perfect debut album. My favs:
    Your World / Sleepy / Creep / Say You Do / Baby / Justify / Keep Running / How Far / Year 3K

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80

Generally favorable reviews - based on 7 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 7 out of 7
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 7
  3. Negative: 0 out of 7
  1. No Ripcord
    Apr 20, 2017
    70
    Tei Shi has honed a dynamic spectrum of poppy R&B full of dexterity and revelations, and produced a solid debut LP in the process.
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  2. Exclaim
    Apr 4, 2017
    80
    Penultimate track "Your World" is perhaps the most forward-thinking item here; with the unusual mash of R&B and dream pop, it offers something novel, where some other parts of the album do have a tendency to be a touch heavy on paying homage to styles past. But the sounds and homages on offer are diverse enough that this is a minor quibble with what should otherwise be held up as a model debut album.
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  3. Pretty Much Amazing
    Apr 4, 2017
    75
    Because of its contemplative nature, Crawl Space functions best as a deep listen rather than a casual playlist; while pleasant, its concentrated complexity requires attention to fully appreciate Teicher’s vision.
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