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Sleeper
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Generally favorable reviews- based on 22 Ratings

  • Summary: The semi-acoustic release for the rock musician was written after the death of his father.
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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 22 out of 28
  2. Mixed: 6 out of 28
  3. Negative: 0 out of 28
  1. Paste Magazine
    Aug 20, 2013
    93
    Sleeper is an album worthy of adorning your shelf until the shelf itself crumbles.
  2. Magnet
    Aug 16, 2013
    85
    His voice wafting in as it from across some great, wide divide, he drapes heavy-lidded seductions and portending cautionary tales over several decades of occultish folk, ritualistic rhythm and acoustic blues, from Bron-Y-Aur stomps to paralyzed lullabies. [No. 101, p.51]
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  3. Mojo
    Aug 13, 2013
    80
    It's a compact yet satisfying set of 10 surging semi-acoustic almost-ballads with occasional electric interludes. [Sep 2013, p.91]
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  4. Dusted Magazine
    Aug 26, 2013
    80
    Sleeper is a large, though not radical, departure from the bulk of Segall’s catalog. But in dialing down the fuzz and eschewing girls-and-partying songs to dig deep into his own personal demons, Segall shows marked maturity as a songwriter.
  5. DIY Magazine
    Aug 13, 2013
    70
    Each song sounds like it has an endearing air to it. At times the lack of polish can be grating, but there are moments of delicacy and sensitivity that create a more rounded record than seems to exist on first listen.
  6. Tiny Mix Tapes
    Aug 20, 2013
    70
    I don’t think garage needs saving. Yet, when Ty Segall shares visions within the freaked-out space of garage, he cracks it open.
  7. CMJ
    Aug 29, 2013
    50
    Sleeper will probably be viewed in hindsight as "That kinda boring Ty Segall album."

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  1. Positive: 3 out of 3
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  1. dan_anj
    Apr 3, 2014
    10
    A side to Segall no one would think they would see. Chill, laid back psychedelic folk, perfect. Great record, a real contrast to Twins,A side to Segall no one would think they would see. Chill, laid back psychedelic folk, perfect. Great record, a real contrast to Twins, changes his style every year.… Expand
  2. jyo_tirmaya
    Oct 21, 2013
    10
    Sure I enjoy the chaotic energy of Ty Segall's last two albums "Slaughterhouse" and "Twins," but this groovey lower key Ty Segall comes off asSure I enjoy the chaotic energy of Ty Segall's last two albums "Slaughterhouse" and "Twins," but this groovey lower key Ty Segall comes off as more of a baring of his mind, and it is filled with songs that hold your attention by how the lyrics and melodies just woo you. Actually, I like this more than Coldplay (obviously) but even more too of some mellow Radiohead songs it really IS that good! Take the advice of Mojo, Pitchfork and Paste Magazines and get this album. This album does not dissapoint, and it's a much needed departure to all of the great loud music he's been cranking out over the last couple of years. A must for Ty Segall fans, for sure!… Expand
  4. indiegalaxy10
    Aug 23, 2013
    7
    This man can't rest for a time, that time it will be great for make better albums than this. Anyway this album contains a new sound but it's aThis man can't rest for a time, that time it will be great for make better albums than this. Anyway this album contains a new sound but it's a good sound. Nothing better than Twins or Slaughterhouse.… Expand

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