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- Summary: This is the third full-length release for the French psychedelic rock duo.
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- Record Label: Sonic Cathedral
- Genre(s): Pop/Rock
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Mar 28, 2016It’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.
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Mar 28, 2016On 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.
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MojoMar 28, 2016It gives way to creeping synths, much post-rock elation and an epic finale, sung in French with nape-raising efficacy. [Apr 2016, p.96]
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UncutMar 28, 2016L'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]