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Late Night Tales
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8.3

Universal acclaim- based on 6 Ratings

  • Summary: The Canadian quartet are the latest artists to release a Late Night Tales mix compilation and it includes a cover of Andy Shauf's "To You."
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Elsewhere Anchises
Elsewhere Anchises, Fatherly and intent, was off in a deep green valley Surveying and reviewing souls consigned there, Those due to pass to the... See the rest of the song lyrics
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  1. Positive: 6 out of 6
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 6
  3. Negative: 0 out of 6
  1. Clash Music
    Aug 31, 2017
    90
    With this expertly curated and brilliantly sequenced collection, BadBadNotGood have demonstrated that there’s still life in the compilation, and have shown the benefit of getting professionals on board to create them.
  2. Mixmag
    Aug 4, 2017
    90
    What it lacks in surprises it makes up for in quality music. The Toronto boys have done a great job of mixing relatively obvious tracks like ‘Home Is Where The Hatred Is’ and ‘Don’t Talk…’ by The Beach Boys with more obscure cuts that’ll send you down the rabbit hole on a Spotify listening session.
  3. Exclaim
    Aug 4, 2017
    80
    Unsurprisingly, the music they select is beautiful and carefully crafted. The album features such acts as Boards of Canada, Stereolab, River Tiber, Thundercat, Delegation, Charlotte Day Wilson and the Beach Boys, to name a few.
  4. Record Collector
    Aug 4, 2017
    80
    As befitting a band who met studying music at Toronto’s Humber College, this Late Night Tales is akin to capturing a conversation by friends bursting with excitement, sharing their latest musical finds.
  5. The Skinny
    Aug 4, 2017
    80
    BadBadNotGood have packed more than a dozen little viruses into this disk, and once you hear it, you’ll be spreading the ill, too. Beyond the voices, the music is rich, textured, melodic, and always groovy.
  6. Pitchfork
    Aug 7, 2017
    76
    BBNG’s Late Night Tales certainly unwinds as it goes on, getting more and more hushed with each passing moment, but it never settles into any single sonic space, constantly shifting and advancing.

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  1. toshjhomson
    Oct 25, 2017
    9
    A fascinating collection of songs, old and new, that span multiple genres and are connected flawlessly. In this release badbadnotgood showA fascinating collection of songs, old and new, that span multiple genres and are connected flawlessly. In this release badbadnotgood show their ability to easily create musical connections.… Expand
  2. clem666
    Mar 28, 2021
    9
    Far from the sounds BADBADNOTGOOD are used to, their 'Late Night Tales' project appears to be thrilling. It's all about softness, chillnessFar from the sounds BADBADNOTGOOD are used to, their 'Late Night Tales' project appears to be thrilling. It's all about softness, chillness and an effective nocturnal atmosphere. This goes from solo nights to pre-COVID fever era of hot dancing in the clubs. The record takes its time to move from track to track with an impressive delicacy and knowledge, as they perfectly match each other. The only authentic BBNG track 'To You' was an interesting and pleasant surprise. Some tracks will definitely remind you of a precise period while others will surely be amazing new discoveries. 'Home Is Where the Hatred Is' was for example an unsuspected surprise for me and this song will not fail to make classic rap fans instantly tick. In overall it's all about great instrumental solos, varied atmospheres and interesting singing from multiple interpreters. I feel closer to BBNG's roots after listening to this project.

    What the record clearly lacks in technique and quality inherent of other BBNG albums, 'Late Night Tales' sounds more like a project you should begin with in order to approach their discography. If few tracks appear to be unharmonious or surnumerous (like 'Kaes on Aeg' or 'For Love I Come') the rest surely will make you reach places you ignored before. The last track 'You, Me and Jim Beam' is kind of a story and poem who clearly doesn't fit nor belong in the continuity of 'Late Night Tales'. I think it messes with the rest of the tracks.    … Expand
  4. andrilitvynchuk
    Aug 12, 2023
    9
    It is a really good EP and I am grateful to BBND for it. I loved every single track

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