Shrines - Purity Ring
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76 out of 100

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8.6 out of 10

Universal acclaim- based on 67 Ratings

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  • Summary: This is the debut full-length release for the Canadian indie electronic duo of Megan James and Corin Roddick.

Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 29 out of 37
  2. Mixed: 8 out of 37
  3. Negative: 0 out of 37
  1. The A.V. Club
    Jul 24, 2012
    91
    The band's ability to put repulsive images and to a danceable beat makes Shrines a knockout.
  2. No Ripcord
    Aug 1, 2012
    80
    The songwriting is versatile but cohesive; every song clearly has its own place on Shrines, and each one has a strong hook, at least one beat or lyric you'll find yourself thinking over for a little bit.
  3. Delusions of Adequacy
    Aug 7, 2012
    80
    Dreamy at times (Crawlersout), with shimmering synths and picturesque melodies, there is a haunting beauty, almost terrifying, that surrounds the listener, almost as if one is sitting inside a sonic cocoon while taking it all in.
  4. Rolling Stone
    Sep 5, 2012
    60
    [A] sense of distance permeates the music: dark, mutable, likably repetitive synth whirr that recalls artfully creepy bands like the Knife.

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  1. Positive: 8 out of 8
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  1. elliemusic
    10
    An outstanding debut, this sound so addictive and deepest more than ever! a surprising and well done job! one of the best new band actually! Ungirthed, Fineshrine, Saltkin and Belispeak are highly recommendable!… Expand
  2. starwarsfanatic
    10
    wow i cant believe that the critic score has gone so low! Purity Ring's shrines is probably my favorite album this year, along with diiv's oshin. I hope they build on this album's success… Expand
  3. spectre0504
    8
    I can't believe that an album that does nothing but talk about intercourse and love could be so addicting and fun to listen to! Seriously, I can't get the song Finshrine OUT OF MY HEAD!!!… Expand
  4. Vampire25
    7
    Solid debut. What it lacks in song-writing, it easily makes up for in great beats and great vocals. All In All, not in my top 10 for this year, but Shrines is a solid debut. Purity Ring can only get better, hopefully.… Expand

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