Of Desire
by The KVB
Metascore
72

Generally favorable reviews - based on 6 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 4 out of 6
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 6
  3. Negative: 0 out of 6
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  1. Mojo
    Mar 14, 2016
    80
    Capturing the duo's perfect balance of fan with technician, it plumbs indie music's past, inhabiting the same sonic atmospheres as the JAMC, MBV and Joy Division, but is executed with expert ability. [Apr 2016, p.90]
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  2. The Quietus
    Mar 14, 2016
    80
    Of Desire is the duo's most widescreen statement to date and one that blends cinematic sweeps with the post-punk sensibilities of Joy Division at their most glacial and The Cure at the height of their early 80s lysergic anguish.
  3. Drowned In Sound
    Mar 21, 2016
    70
    While not entirely unique, both [Mirrors and Second Encounter] provide a distinguished finale to Of Desire and one which suggests The KVB's finest hour might be just around the corner.
  5. AllMusic
    Mar 14, 2016
    70
    Ultimately, Of Desire finds the KVB in transition, moving toward a more inventive approach that delivers some of their finest work along the way.

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  1. CarlCaruana
    Mar 15, 2016
    8
    Crisp, straight to the point, solid, and opening a new window for The KVB. It creates an atmosphere of somewhere you're not allowed in, butCrisp, straight to the point, solid, and opening a new window for The KVB. It creates an atmosphere of somewhere you're not allowed in, but welcome to. Use of bass guitar could have been added to more tracks, for a more dynamic texture. Other than that, if played on high quality speakers, it's simplicity digs your brain to give space for every sound's integrity together.… Full Review »
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