The Impossible Thrill
by Alpha
Metascore
64

Generally favorable reviews - based on 7 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 3 out of 7
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 7
  3. Negative: 3 out of 7
  1. Splendid
    30
    The low points are easier to spot than the highs, which tend to peak at a low elevation.
  2. Pitchfork
    30
    By bombarding the listener with innocuousness, Alpha forge a test to determine exactly when the pedestrian becomes excruciating. By the third track, they more or less have their answer.
  3. Armchair DJ
    20
    The LP comes off like a gently melodious but ultimately odorless fart. That is to say, it's practically invisible and it's easy to forget about once the moment has, ahem, passed.

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User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 2 out of 3
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 3
  3. Negative: 0 out of 3
  1. m.e.
    Sep 24, 2006
    10
    Original themes developed familiarly; original volcals -male/female- develop, lead and follow melodies; sometimes joyous, sometimes romantic, Original themes developed familiarly; original volcals -male/female- develop, lead and follow melodies; sometimes joyous, sometimes romantic, sometimes instrumental. "Simple Things" meets and exceeds my ecccentric longings. A very, very rare TEN.… Full Review »
  2. yaleeyyalee
    Mar 30, 2006
    8
    rainy day music, floaty with many hidden bitterness dressed in nonchalant. chilled, indeed.
  3. BenjaminBunny
    Mar 26, 2004
    4
    Yawn!