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I Don't Know
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  • Summary: The second full-length studio release from British shoegaze band bdrmm was recorded with producer Alex Greaves.
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  1. Positive: 10 out of 10
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 10
  3. Negative: 0 out of 10
  1. The Line of Best Fit
    Jun 28, 2023
    90
    On album number two, instead of writing out a cheat sheet, they have created an enigma for you to unravel. One of dark beauty and twisting longing.
  2. Under The Radar
    Aug 4, 2023
    85
    I Don’t Know is an exciting chapter in the contemporary shoegaze book and proves to be an accomplished achievement that channels the band’s influences into something unique and fresh that explores contrasting moods within the context of melodic indie rock.
  3. The Skinny
    Jun 28, 2023
    80
    With acute taste and an ability to meld disparate sounds together, bdrmm have a solid formula: radio-rock with more substance, nuance and historical awareness than most of their contemporaries.
  4. Uncut
    Jun 28, 2023
    80
    bdrmm have expanded their sound, retaining that youthful energy and combining it with ambition and impressive marshalling of dynamics that creates a strangely serene album. [Aug 2023, p.25]
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  5. Mojo
    Jun 28, 2023
    80
    bdrmm's murky spider play tugs at the listener's emotions in unanticipated ways. [Aug 2023, p.87]
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  6. The Quietus
    Jun 30, 2023
    80
    The steadiness in their performance is captivating and a pleasure to immerse yourself in. There are great rewards to I Don’t Know, in this regard.
  7. AllMusic
    Jun 29, 2023
    70
    The group still seem like they're working towards achieving a distinctive sound, and it feels like they haven't fully figured out how to integrate some of their more recent influences into their music. Still, the band is consistently inventive, the production is generally fantastic, and the album has several strong moments.

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  1. Lajaleaa
    Jul 31, 2023
    8
    They have an interesting way of pushing their concept, enough to easily see them climb high on the popular music scene very soon. In "I Don'tThey have an interesting way of pushing their concept, enough to easily see them climb high on the popular music scene very soon. In "I Don't Know" they show how they have mastered their ability to explore their concept and pull it as far as their gut allows it. They also propose interesting melodies and work in nice ambientations. I'm just excited to see how they explode in the future since they are incredibly close to vend the music to their will, they just need to work a little in the hooks they propose on some of their songs. But, overall, they are just a spark away to produce true bangers.… Expand

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