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  • Summary: This is the third full-length release for the French psychedelic rock duo.
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  1. Positive: 4 out of 4
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 4
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  1. Mar 28, 2016
    80
    It’s undeniably darker than its predecessor and it’s largely dominated by dense, guitar-heavy workouts such as the mournfully expansive Delicat (sic), the sombre, hymnal Good Word’s Gone and the acid-flecked freak-out of Crystal Sky.
  2. 80
    On occasions L’Aurore can feel a little overwhelming but given time its full immersion scope becomes more and more hypnotic and impressive. A bold and brave return to the fray all told.
  3. Mojo
    Mar 28, 2016
    80
    It gives way to creeping synths, much post-rock elation and an epic finale, sung in French with nape-raising efficacy. [Apr 2016, p.96]
  4. Uncut
    Mar 28, 2016
    70
    L'Aurore finds Cedric Benyoucef and Charlie Boyer pursuing a rawer, more improvisatory approach than on albums prior. ... Actual songcraft can take a back seat, though. [Apr 2016, p.82]