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  • Summary: 'Dimmer' is the Thrill Jockey debut for British ex-pat and current Chicagoan Jim Elkington.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 5 out of 9
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 9
  3. Negative: 1 out of 9
  1. All Music Guide
    80
    Elkington has crafted an uplifting, despondent, and always atmospheric collection of elegant indie rock that never takes itself too seriously.
  2. PopMatters
    80
    Elkington and Co. have been honing their sounds and songs long enough to make Dimmer sound less like an auspicious debut and more like the fully-formed, top-of-game record that it is.
  3. Uncut
    60
    Isn't always successful. [Jun 2005, p.113]
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  4. musicOMH.com
    30
    It's not all bad, but there's no getting away from the fact the main problem with this lifeless debut is Elkington's voice.

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  1. FosterO
    9
    A great record. The slower, more folky numbers are off-set by some really nice bouant pop songs. Contrary to what the stooge from musicOHM.com says the vocals are relaxed and borderline romantic. The backing bad is strong and understated. Powerful at times. The comparisons to Scott Walker, Bill Callahan, and David Berman are right on. A greatly talented new songwriter.… Expand

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