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Alternative PressMasterfully crafted torch songs, coated with a thin layer of orchestral gloss and trip-hop beats that stand out as unique. [May 2001, p.64]
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Few bands exceed Alpha in the creation of truly encompassing and sensual chill-out tunes, and while The Impossible Thrill fails to really explore new territory, it's revisiting familiar and hallowed ground.
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The Impossible Thrill underscores Alpha's knack for lush, floating textures whose less beat-oriented groove emphasizes the "trip" component of so-called trip-hop.
User score distribution:
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Positive: 2 out of 3
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Mixed: 1 out of 3
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Negative: 0 out of 3
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m.e.Sep 24, 2006
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yaleeyyaleeMar 30, 2006rainy day music, floaty with many hidden bitterness dressed in nonchalant. chilled, indeed.
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BenjaminBunnyMar 26, 2004Yawn!