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MojoJul 6, 2015It's astonishing how, despite his 32 instrumental credits and 20 guests, it still sounds dustbowl-empty, as if these were missives from The Great Depression, time-wise and spiritually. [Aug 2015, p.93]
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Jul 6, 2015The result is a set that is spare and intimate, its imperfections and unusual instruments (sitar, xylophone) ensuring that Perkins sounds like no one else alive.
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Jul 1, 2015An album of relaxed arrangements for serenades best performed in the dawn. Once the expectations for Perkins are flattened, the idiosyncratic album becomes a welcome entry to his untraditional career.
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Jul 1, 2015This is the work of an artist eager to explore new paths, and if it isn't a complete success, I Aubade confirms Perkins is still a vital and imaginative artist with a singular vision.
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Jul 1, 2015There is much to enjoy in I Aubade, though, if you’re willing to pay attention.
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Jul 1, 2015verall it feels like a real thrift shop of curiosities with a few gems to be found if you go looking. And if you do, be prepared for a fair amount of sifting.
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Q MagazineJul 1, 2015More a holding album than a great step up. [Aug 2015, p.111]
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Jul 1, 2015Perhaps treasures will be revealed when we apply the deep, close attention Perkins requests. But not enough breadcrumbs are strewn along the path to encourage the search.
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Jul 1, 2015It's a tired and sluggish affair, barely mustering a pulse under Perkins' mumbling half-assed drawl.