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Feb 21, 2013Smalhans is all the luscious layering, thoughtful breakdowns, sneaky beats and catchy positivity fans would expect with some cockier, more straightforward dance moves included, as well.
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Q MagazineNov 21, 2012It's a lush and elevating experience. [Dec 2012, p.109]
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Nov 16, 2012There are no new tricks at hand here, no experimental forays into the goonier psych-prog ends of the space disco genre. And you know what? Thank f*** for that.
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Nov 9, 2012Smalhans is a veritable feast of grin-inducing dancefloor treats.
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Nov 7, 2012Smalhans is, like its predecessors, ultimately its own complete, unified statement; one that is, in its deceptively humble way, as ambitious and assured as anything he's done.
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Nov 8, 2012Smalhans is a reliably generous gesture from an artist that takes pleasure in indulging himself and his audience.
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Nov 19, 2012At first glance, Smalhans feels exceedingly necessary as reconciliation for Six Cups of Rebel, but it's quite a reliable document on its own.
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The WireDec 5, 2012Smalhans is something of a palate cleanser, but a satisfying one nonetheless. [Nov 2012, p.62]
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UncutNov 19, 2012It has an effortless momentum and addictive melodic pull that renders serious criticism redundant. [Dec 2012, p.73]
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Nov 16, 2012If there's a weakness here, it's in the lack of variety to Smalhans' structures and sounds, the emphasis on arpeggios and keyboard lines that arc ever higher.
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Nov 15, 2012Smalhans won't be the most memorable record of the year, but that's partly because its great strength is its subtlety, which makes it constantly refreshing.
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Nov 14, 2012Lindstrom is becoming increasingly diverse; but his style is immediately recognizable--probably as good a proof of artistic development as there is. Cheap and dirty, he still shines.
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Nov 12, 2012When times are lean, Smalhans contains just the sort of shamelessly calorific dance music that we should be thankful for.
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Nov 8, 2012Smallhans is an electronic purist's dream and reestablishes Lindstrøm as an innovative producer who is capable of powerful work.
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Nov 6, 2012The title is Norwegian for "poverty," but its rewards are as rich as they've ever been.
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Nov 6, 2012Smalhans, [is] a return to his old self that alternatively plays things a little too safe by offering six tracks of Lindstrøm-by-numbers.
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Nov 7, 2012Smalhans is simply another disappointing album from a producer who once seemed poised to become one of the more significant of his generation.
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Nov 6, 2012Smalhans is an enjoyable listen, though it's creatively limited when compared to Lindstrøm's previous work, not providing much more to the listener than a feel-good album.
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Nov 6, 2012Each of these six songs is named after a traditional Norwegian dish, and together they cook up a satisfying if unadventurous snack.
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Nov 6, 2012If you can get by the instruments of choice and shed your pop-cultural and historical references long enough to forgive the undeniably cheesy synth lines you may just find yourself appreciating this record for what I believe it was intended to be-upbeat, easy-listening dance music.