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The Other
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  • Summary: The fourth full-length release for Kyle Thomas as King Tuff was self-produced and features contributions from Mikal Cronin, Jenny Lewis, Charles Moothart Kevin Morby, Greta Morgan, and Ty Segall.
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  • Record Label: Sub Pop
  • Genre(s): Pop/Rock, Alternative/Indie Rock, Alternative Pop/Rock, Neo-Psychedelia, Garage Rock Revival
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Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 7 out of 9
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 9
  3. Negative: 0 out of 9
  1. Uncut
    Apr 19, 2018
    80
    The Other sees the slacker goofball King Tuff reborn as a spiritual thinker, albeit one with an excellent groove. [Jun 2018, p.30]
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  2. Mojo
    Apr 13, 2018
    80
    His latest sounds like the product of a much-needed rethink, bracketed by two cosmically speculating slowies: the opening, sparkling title track documents its author's self-fulfilling quest to mine a deeper instinctual creativity, while closer No Man's Land has a wide-eyed romanticism, evoking Mercury Rev. [May 2018, p.93]
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  3. Exclaim
    Apr 13, 2018
    80
    "Psycho Star" and "Neverending Sunshine" are the more dance-y tracks that make The Other much more vast than Thomas's earlier work. Lastly, "No Man's Land" is a mesmerizing sendoff to end the album; slow and triumphant, by the time it's over you're left with a lasting impression.
  4. AllMusic
    Apr 18, 2018
    80
    It's a more thoughtful, philosophical King Tuff, for certain, but The Other is far from a downer, with Thomas' individuality and catchy pop sensibilities still intact.
  5. Clash Music
    Apr 23, 2018
    70
    It’s a bit less frenetic than previous material, but across ten songs Thomas leaves his unmistakeable sonic signature with auteur-like precision.
  6. Pitchfork
    Apr 16, 2018
    65
    In one sense, The Other is a logical extension of its predecessor’s more lustrous moments, like the jangly acoustic outlier “Eyes of the Muse” and the stargazing ballad “Staircase of Diamonds.” But the execution here is more sophisticated—and the overall tone far more serious.
  7. New Musical Express (NME)
    Apr 13, 2018
    60
    This “psychic reset” has reinvigorated Thomas, and even if the results are sometimes a bit messy, there’s no way you can call this record boring. Long live King Tuff II.

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  1. Positive: 1 out of 2
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 2
  3. Negative: 0 out of 2
  1. Tuneison
    Jan 20, 2019
    10
    King Tuff's 2018 album The Other is a melodic mix of Johnny Cash, Freddie Mercury, Jim Morrison and others. (ha) The album progressives overKing Tuff's 2018 album The Other is a melodic mix of Johnny Cash, Freddie Mercury, Jim Morrison and others. (ha) The album progressives over so many musical styles with whacked out production to boot. Absolutely fantastic, and my favorite album of 2018.… Expand
  2. logandstrait
    Jan 3, 2019
    6
    King Tuff's sound hasn't changed much since the self-titled 2012 LP. That's fine and good, except that he seems to have run out of hitKing Tuff's sound hasn't changed much since the self-titled 2012 LP. That's fine and good, except that he seems to have run out of hit singles. The Other starts with a melancholy intro track that sets a good tone and then breaks into a satisfying track called Raindrop Blue. After that, he looses all momentum and sings inane pop songs about this and that until the tape runs out. His lyrics are good, if a bit on-the-nose, but unfortunately there just isn't enough gas in this tank to really drive the album home.

    Ultraviolet is a standout track.    … Expand

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