Sister
by Ultraista
  • Record Label: Partisan
  • Release Date: Mar 13, 2020
Metascore
74

Generally favorable reviews - based on 5 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 5 out of 5
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 5
  3. Negative: 0 out of 5
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  1. Paste Magazine
    Apr 1, 2020
    81
    Sister completely one-ups the band’s debut from eight years ago.
  2. Q Magazine
    Apr 1, 2020
    80
    That Godrich is a master at harnessing restless energy should be no surprise. Here is further proof. [May 2020, p.112]
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  3. AllMusic
    Apr 1, 2020
    70
    Consistently hypnotic, yet rich with sneaky melodic shifts, Sister's rich sonic architecture, which includes Bettinson's anodyne vocals and stream of consciousness wordsmithing, is its greatest selling point.
  5. Under The Radar
    Apr 15, 2020
    65
    Sister ultimately is somewhat bereft of moments of heart-bursting passion, opting instead for a veneer of glacial shimmering coolness and as such is an album to be admired from a technical viewpoint rather than being one that induces a huge sense of emotional investment. Which is fine, you can just kick back, relax, admire it, and ride the sonic waves.
  6. Pitchfork
    Apr 1, 2020
    62
    These are tightly-wound songs that highlight the band member’s obvious gifts. Sister is never anything less than adroit, but it’s also never anything more.

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  1. Ricko
    Jun 5, 2020
    8
    I really like Ultraísta's debut but they have stepped things up here on its follow up. The base elements are still there, Godrich's stamp,I really like Ultraísta's debut but they have stepped things up here on its follow up. The base elements are still there, Godrich's stamp, Waronker's percussion, Bettinson's smooth delivery and of course the potential for some embodiment of Thom Yorke lurks everywhere. While the debut had all the hallmarks of a supergroup/collaboration album and was tentative, "Sister" is the sound of a band who are comfortable and confident enough to push things. There is more variety in tempo and tone, better songs and more standout moments. Whereas I felt the debut lacked the presence of a great songwriter such as Yorke, "Sister" has no such shortcoming. Excellent.… Full Review »
  2. RageNate
    Apr 27, 2020
    8
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