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  • Summary: The debut solo album for the former singer of The Servant features a sampling from Rihanna's "Umbrella," as well as the soundtrack to the film, "Starman."

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  1. Positive: 3 out of 10
  2. Mixed: 7 out of 10
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  1. Mojo
    80
    Black's chops and tunes suggest he won't stay underground. [Aug 2009, p.99]
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  2. Spin
    60
    The album works best when Black's mood swings between Technicolor dreams and depressing quotidian details.
  3. Q Magazine
    60
    It's soulful and pristine pop that all seems a little pedestrian in comparison. [Aug 2009, p.101]
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  1. Willdabeast
    8
    I picked this album up strictly off of the strength of the Symphonies remix with Kid Cudi. That song is an anthem, it is near perfect, however the rest of the album is more of a mized bag. His vocals are reminiscent of Passion Pit, Mika, and other indie, rock, pop falsetto voices. the problem however lies not as much with his unique vocala nd th elimitations that leads to, but with the all over the place vibe of the music itself. He suppoedly produced and created all the sounds himself, which i give props for, however the album is not cohesive in sound, theme, or tone. It is best when the sound is glossy dreamy electro pop and dance beats, however his slower tracks once again, like a lot of modern day music, just does not resonate. Just because you are making a pop album does not mean you need to do cheezy, unemotional slow songs and ballads. A slow song needs drive, it needs to be personal and emotional not just follow the formula syrup and mush, blah. However I give extra props for the self production sounding so full and lush and the overall vibe of the album is futuristic, hopeful, angsty, and fun. i look forward to more music from Dan Black, a tour featuring him, Robyn and Mika would be amazing!!!… Expand
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