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Gist Is
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Generally favorable reviews - based on 16 Critic Reviews What's this?

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8.3

Universal acclaim- based on 10 Ratings

  • Summary: The debut release for the British alternative quartet led by Harry Burgess was produced by Tom Howe.

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Am Gone
I was always a runner I was always a runner you know I was always a runner Became a forgiver and now I have nothing to show I was the way you don't... See the rest of the song lyrics
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Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 13 out of 16
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 16
  3. Negative: 0 out of 16
  1. Paste Magazine
    Aug 19, 2014
    91
    Seeing a band carry on the complexities of long-form songs, especially when giving their entire selves up to the process while they’re at it, is the boldest a debut can be.
  2. The Line of Best Fit
    Aug 1, 2014
    85
    Gist Is shows a lightness of touch that’s few and far between on debut records.
  3. DIY Magazine
    Aug 1, 2014
    80
    Without a doubt an audacious first effort, Adult Jazz have lovingly crafted a record of intriguing, ear-catching pop music on Gist Is.
  4. New Musical Express (NME)
    Aug 4, 2014
    80
    By the time you reach the gentle conclusion of ‘Bonedigger’, it’s clear Adult Jazz will be inspiring their own army of rip-offs before long.
  5. Q Magazine
    Aug 28, 2014
    80
    Over time, a soulful, joyous record reveals itself. [Sep 2014, p.103]
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  6. Drowned In Sound
    Aug 1, 2014
    70
    It’s an unapologetically impressive and precise record that could do more to reach out and connect, rather than just dancing off, expecting the listener to follow.
  7. Consequence
    Aug 5, 2014
    50
    Unfortunately, it seems the desire to be wild and innovative eclipsed the will to create songs that hold together.

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  1. Positive: 4 out of 4
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 4
  3. Negative: 0 out of 4
  1. iurimoldes
    Aug 5, 2014
    10
    The best new band of 2014. Beautiful album. Beautiful textures. Beautiful music. Nothing more to say. If you have not listened yet, what youThe best new band of 2014. Beautiful album. Beautiful textures. Beautiful music. Nothing more to say. If you have not listened yet, what you waiting for?… Expand
  2. factorking
    Aug 6, 2014
    9
    A splashing debut in the pool of modern music, 'Gist Is' calls upon the experimentation of Dirty Projectors or perhaps even Grizzly Bear, yetA splashing debut in the pool of modern music, 'Gist Is' calls upon the experimentation of Dirty Projectors or perhaps even Grizzly Bear, yet still maintains an exciting originality in the vein of those reveal-more-with-each-listen albums that are always a delight to discover and sink into with ears fully open.… Expand
  4. ctspectator
    Aug 5, 2014
    8
    Rich is sound and feeling, Adult Jazz's debut album 'Gist Is' leaves a very strong impression. While capturing both of the best aspects ofRich is sound and feeling, Adult Jazz's debut album 'Gist Is' leaves a very strong impression. While capturing both of the best aspects of bands like The Dirty Projectors and Alt-J, Adult Jazz has come up with their own creation, and a very good one.… Expand
  5. TheKillerFries
    Aug 7, 2018
    8
    While sometimes a bit unfocused, Adult Jazz debuts with a staunchly alien and hauntingly beautiful sound that comes together to create anWhile sometimes a bit unfocused, Adult Jazz debuts with a staunchly alien and hauntingly beautiful sound that comes together to create an album that is absolutely dripping with atmosphere, style and a distinctly tight disregard for conventional song structure.… Expand

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