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- Summary: The fourth full-length release for the Oregon psychedelic duo explores the dark side on this first of a two-part concept that explores dark and light/ying and yang energies.
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- Record Label: Sacred Bones
- Genre(s): Pop/Rock, Alternative/Indie Rock
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Positive: 12 out of 17
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Mixed: 5 out of 17
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Negative: 0 out of 17
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Feb 3, 2017Occult Architecture Vol. 1 makes for a sorcerous entreaty to dig that little bit deeper when weighing up the relationship--and clearly quite inspiring power--of the inner world and the outer realm. Here’s hoping the second installment delivers just as forcefully.
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UncutFeb 1, 2017As devil worshiping goes, this is pretty funky stuff, with a tight and bouncy tone throughout. [Mar 2017, p.35]
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Feb 2, 2017An album of woozy nuggets of sonic delirium. Step inside.
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Feb 6, 2017. The more challenging half of the record may still to be released, but judging by the vibrant band on display on Volume 1, we need not worry.
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Feb 23, 2017Still favouring extended excursions (see White Rose), their acquaintance with melody is developing into first-name terms to create a fabulously hypnotic trip.
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Feb 1, 2017Whereas the highlights of Occult Architecture, Vol. 1 are artful in their simple arrangements and concepts, stretches of the album could be fairly characterized as too straightforward and simplistic.
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MagnetFeb 14, 2017The pulse of their motorik grooves feel more mechanical than menacing, and the decision to put '80s-vintage synthetic drums and pomp-rock synths up high in the mix distracts from evil intent. [No. 139, p.59]
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Positive: 1 out of 1
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Mixed: 0 out of 1
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Negative: 0 out of 1
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May 2, 2017
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