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MK 3.5: Die Cuts | City Planning Image
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  • Summary: The latest full-length release from electronic duo Mount Kimbie features guest appearances from James Blake, Danny Brown, Choker, Keiyaa, Kuçka, Liv.e, Nomi, Reggie, slowthai, and Wiki on half of the tracks produced by Dom Maker with the other half featuring techno-influenced tracks producedThe latest full-length release from electronic duo Mount Kimbie features guest appearances from James Blake, Danny Brown, Choker, Keiyaa, Kuçka, Liv.e, Nomi, Reggie, slowthai, and Wiki on half of the tracks produced by Dom Maker with the other half featuring techno-influenced tracks produced by Kai Campos. Expand
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  • Record Label: Warp
  • Genre(s): Electronic, Rap, R&B, Techno, Pop/Rock, Alternative/Indie Rock, Indie Electronic, Experimental Techno, Alternative R&B, Electro-Techno, Left-Field Pop, Left-Field Rap
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  1. Positive: 6 out of 7
  2. Negative: 0 out of 7
  1. Nov 9, 2022
    90
    One of the most engrossing UK electronic albums to land in 2022.
  2. Dec 7, 2022
    80
    Together, Dom Maker and Kai Campos are something truly special. Apart, they still sound pretty damn talented, which makes this diversion a welcome one as the group work towards their next grand statement.
  3. Nov 7, 2022
    70
    MK 3.5: Die Cuts City Planning is diverse, lively and mostly encouraging.
  4. Nov 7, 2022
    70
    ‘MK 3.5’ is an often unwieldy and curiously warming project that sees both contributors embrace discomfort in their art.
  5. Nov 7, 2022
    70
    Apart from "Zone 1 (24 Hours)," the selections are generally brief and concise, and the shortest ones sometimes feel like sketches that could've been developed further. Still, the techno side of Mount Kimbie is just as creative as the pop/R&B/hip-hop side, and both halves of MK 3.5 contain several gems.
  6. Nov 14, 2022
    67
    Die Cut / City Planning feels like a record without a center of gravity, no matter how enjoyable the drifting may be.
  7. 60
    City Planning certainly conjures the feeling of a commute into a sprawling metropolis, while Die Cuts is a supple collage of contrasting voices. But, sadly, neither will have you wishing you could listen to everything again.
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  3. Negative: 1 out of 1
  1. Feb 26, 2023
    0
    Hi, I actually reviewed this for The Line of Best Fit, but for some reason, you haven't included it in the Critic Reviews section. Can you addHi, I actually reviewed this for The Line of Best Fit, but for some reason, you haven't included it in the Critic Reviews section. Can you add it to that, please? Thanks and best wishes, Greg H. https://www.thelineofbestfit.com/albums/mount-kimbie-mk-3-5-die-cuts-city-planning-incoherent-mood-and-tone Expand