Pretty Much Amazing's Scores
- Music
For 761 reviews, this publication has graded:
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59% higher than the average critic
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3% same as the average critic
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38% lower than the average critic
On average, this publication grades 0.6 points higher than other critics.
(0-100 point scale)
Average Music review score: 73
Highest review score: | The Life Of Pablo | |
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Lowest review score: | Xscape |
Score distribution:
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Positive: 582 out of 761
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Mixed: 156 out of 761
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Negative: 23 out of 761
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The album is monumental in every sense of the word, a visceral testament to the abilities of an incredible group of musicians, each member contributing equally to its breathtaking chiaroscuro.- Pretty Much Amazing
- Posted Jun 23, 2016
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Expanding their lineup with a second drummer, Thee Oh Sees are allowed to stretch their sound and release one of their most cosmic, trippiest records yet.- Pretty Much Amazing
- Posted Aug 15, 2016
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Their third record is their best, a meandering, wild, untamable masterpiece from a front man who refuses to stop studying and refuses to be predictable.- Pretty Much Amazing
- Posted Jun 12, 2017
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Rainbow may not contain the electrobops you expect from Kesha Sebert, but at its heart, it does possess what drew everyone to her in the first place: confidence, sonic booms, and an assurance that everything will be alright when the storm clears.- Pretty Much Amazing
- Posted Aug 16, 2017
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New View isn’t the crowning jewel in Friedberger’s catalogue, but it is a beautiful, unadorned meditation on life’s most delicate mysteries: potential, narrative, and the passage of time.- Pretty Much Amazing
- Posted Jan 25, 2016
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Because it deviates from what fans expected, Sweetener takes a couple rotations to sink in, but if you give it time, you’ll see Ariana Grande really threw it down when she took down her ponytail.- Pretty Much Amazing
- Posted Aug 21, 2018
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Even though it doesn’t do nearly enough to distinguish itself from the band’s earlier albums, it’s an enjoyable enough listen that it’s not too hard to excuse its flaws.- Pretty Much Amazing
- Posted Aug 30, 2017
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For Sigur Rós, Kveikur is their most gloves-off release to date and they land the punch.- Pretty Much Amazing
- Posted Jun 18, 2013
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It lacks the game-changing element of The Earth is Not a Cold Dead Place or Those Who Tell the Truth. Instead of pushing into new universes, they’re content to find a quiet corner in one they’ve already built. That being said, the craft involved is evident, and there’s an assuredness and polish to the compositions; the fingerprints of a veteran group.- Pretty Much Amazing
- Posted Mar 31, 2016
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Alabama Shakes don’t rock the boat necessarily, but by refining the formula, they’ve proven they can succeed with a model that has become all too easy to fail with in recent years.- Pretty Much Amazing
- Posted Apr 21, 2015
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Because of its contemplative nature, Crawl Space functions best as a deep listen rather than a casual playlist; while pleasant, its concentrated complexity requires attention to fully appreciate Teicher’s vision.- Pretty Much Amazing
- Posted Apr 4, 2017
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Ratchet isn’t an unqualified triumph. But the album doesn’t have to be perfect to be a success. Its highs are high enough that its lows can be forgiven, or forgotten entirely.- Pretty Much Amazing
- Posted May 18, 2015
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Generally speaking, where Black Panther succeeds most is in these moments where Kendrick blends South African and American sounds together.- Pretty Much Amazing
- Posted Feb 14, 2018
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There are moments on Julia where he succeeds in creating the important and honest music he wants to make. Of course, when you’re using a shotgun, you’re bound to hit something.- Pretty Much Amazing
- Posted Oct 31, 2013
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- Posted Apr 28, 2017
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The Ooz is an Archy Marshall hash, the strange scraps of his brain stewed into something unrecognizable and delicious.- Pretty Much Amazing
- Posted Oct 17, 2017
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Beach House’s new record 7, lives up to all the hype you can heap on it and more. 7 is massive and intimate, dense yet understandable, fresh yet classic.- Pretty Much Amazing
- Posted May 11, 2018
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- Posted May 12, 2016
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- Posted Feb 6, 2017
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- Posted Apr 5, 2017
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Tell Me How You Really Feel peaks midway, on “Nameless, Faceless”. The album’s lead single, with its descending guitar notes and a Margaret Atwood reference, finds Barnett employing old tools to tackle a newsworthy social ill. It’s breathless and gutting, a short and sweet examination of sex and violence. It draws blood, but so does the rest of the album.- Pretty Much Amazing
- Posted May 21, 2018
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The vocals on You’re Nothing, however, are much more emotive and indicative of a newfound acknowledgement of the singer’s vulnerability as a frontman. The result is anything but sappy.- Pretty Much Amazing
- Posted Feb 13, 2013
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- Posted May 28, 2019
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Drunk continues Thundercat’s slow ascent; his most ambitious work yet, one that wants you take it as a whole so you can experience getting drunk alongside Thundercat and stumble through the streets at 3 AM.- Pretty Much Amazing
- Posted Feb 27, 2017
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More than ever, Willner’s own soul is put on display through his repurposing of sound, and what results is both synthetic and organic, both detailed and blurry, further cementing The Field’s reputation in the electronic ether.- Pretty Much Amazing
- Posted Oct 3, 2013
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There are no wasted notes, no wasted time, and nothing but the impulse to listen again.- Pretty Much Amazing
- Posted Nov 25, 2014
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Her signature honest, unpretentious vocals shine through on each track, conveying her struggle with each note she sings.- Pretty Much Amazing
- Posted Jul 19, 2017
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This is music that moves the body along with the spirit, a damn fine step in the right direction.- Pretty Much Amazing
- Posted Oct 28, 2013
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With We Are The 21st Century Ambassadors of Peace and Magic, Foxygen is a breath of fresh air, reviving a vintage style of songwriting in a new and creative fashion.- Pretty Much Amazing
- Posted Feb 11, 2013
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Impressively condensed to under an hour, Cashmere’s thrilling tale of two MCs stands as a worthy achievement indeed. Musically, it holds up in the same way actual cashmere holds heat: better than most.- Pretty Much Amazing
- Posted Oct 14, 2016
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As welcome as is this darker tone, the unapologetic sonic uniformity makes it difficult to pick out individual songs.- Pretty Much Amazing
- Posted Oct 23, 2015
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CHVRCHES have constructed a debut record that will not lose its luster with each successive spin, and proven that they have the substance to remain aloft as their cosmic kin come crashing down to Earth.- Pretty Much Amazing
- Posted Sep 23, 2013
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Both Doris and The Sun’s Tirade are filled with sleepy beats, are overly long, and while Earl Sweatshirt sounded mechanical and detached through most of that album, Isaiah Rashad has yet to really develop his persona/presence.- Pretty Much Amazing
- Posted Sep 8, 2016
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My Krazy Life is in essence a retooling of GKMC, and YG comes out, unexpectedly, as a talented and believable vessel for the story that the album tells to express itself.- Pretty Much Amazing
- Posted Mar 24, 2014
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There are so many moments when the music seems on the verge of exploding, but never does, and that’s ultimately to the album’s detriment.- Pretty Much Amazing
- Posted Oct 20, 2015
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Assume Form is at its best, unsurprisingly, when he works at the periphery of his formulae.- Pretty Much Amazing
- Posted Jan 22, 2019
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With their latest album SJDK give the people what they want, even if they didn’t know how much they wanted it.- Pretty Much Amazing
- Posted Jan 13, 2014
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Smartly abandoning the sappy balladry that alienated many on his debut album, Pluto, and trimming all the excess fat that made Honest, an otherwise solid sophomore effort, feel largely uneven, Future goes for the gut and DS2 can pack a wallop.- Pretty Much Amazing
- Posted Jul 28, 2015
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Yes Lawd! cuts a deep groove and doesn’t let up for nearly an hour of R&B/hip-hop bliss.- Pretty Much Amazing
- Posted Oct 21, 2016
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Despite consisting of well-crafted, thoughtful songs, the emotional gutpunch that is to be expected from a Grouper album never quite arrives over multiple listens.- Pretty Much Amazing
- Posted Nov 3, 2014
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Lazaretto will likely have little impact on his legacy one way or the other, but it’s a solid addition to his catalogue.- Pretty Much Amazing
- Posted Jun 10, 2014
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It is by no means comfortable, but it results in an album that is experienced rather than simply listened to.- Pretty Much Amazing
- Posted Jul 24, 2013
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Big Baby D.R.A.M. makes it clear he’s interested in a lot more than just writing breezy radio tunes. The only problem is that’s unequivocally what he’s best at.- Pretty Much Amazing
- Posted Nov 3, 2016
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Psychic’s gloriously protracted exhales leave you no choice but to slow down and move at its pace.- Pretty Much Amazing
- Posted Oct 4, 2013
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Though More Life has its faults, Drake clearly worked hard on it. If the first thing you notice about More Life is its monolithic runtime, the second is how obvious it is that Drizzy is doing his damnedest to get your cosign.- Pretty Much Amazing
- Posted Mar 24, 2017
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With On Your Own Love Again, Jessica Pratt has crafted a record that is as accessible as it is complex, two traits that she proves are not mutually exclusive.- Pretty Much Amazing
- Posted Jan 28, 2015
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It goes down like a reimagined debut, because it introduces a newly carefree, naturally focused Neon Indian.- Pretty Much Amazing
- Posted Oct 21, 2015
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While the album itself bleeds originality, the solos themselves are almost interchangeable, and that’s not necessarily a bad thing.- Pretty Much Amazing
- Posted Oct 28, 2013
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It’s Album Time is a lock-tight demonstration of how crucial time is in the cultivation process. As a result, Todd Terje curated one of the most enjoyable albums that will cross our desk this year.- Pretty Much Amazing
- Posted Apr 21, 2014
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Basically, this particular ambient music doesn’t lend much intellectual export or posterity that Eno so often claims to pursue. (Being slower isn’t necessarily a sign of intellectual maturity.) His approach may show it, but that’s his prerogative. Nothing wrong with staying in a mood, but this mood--whatever it is--sounds pretty played-out to me.- Pretty Much Amazing
- Posted Apr 29, 2016
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No matter how successful an individual composition is, though, each of these songs stand atop a sturdy foundation of life-affirming lyrics and towering melodies. Few bands can deliver music so uncynical, so exultant, and (yes) so hummable without skidding into schlock.- Pretty Much Amazing
- Posted Jan 27, 2017
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It’s not so much a new sound as it is a more robust, balanced sound--a beautiful chair perfectly placed in an already beautiful room.- Pretty Much Amazing
- Posted Aug 27, 2014
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These eleven joyous anthems and campfire sing-alongs find Harvey striding across fresh stylistic ground. Despite their bleak topicality, vibrant optimism radiates out from lyrical melancholy. Sonic warmth envelops the album like a sumptuous blanket.- Pretty Much Amazing
- Posted Apr 15, 2016
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Time will tell if this record is a blueprint for a new way or something significantly less. For now, it remains one of the most compelling genre albums of the early year.- Pretty Much Amazing
- Posted Mar 10, 2016
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It’s simply, as mentioned, unpretentious, unassuming, and crucially, good music.- Pretty Much Amazing
- Posted Sep 7, 2016
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Universal Themes covers so much ground, it can’t help but live up to its name.- Pretty Much Amazing
- Posted Jun 3, 2015
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A heavy-hitting, beautifully arranged EP that might or might not have been recorded between 2006 and 2008.- Pretty Much Amazing
- Posted Aug 25, 2015
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Nothing Was the Same is filled with beats that are a joy to listen to and Drake often has worthwhile things to contribute. But, more and more, his confidence is getting the best of him.- Pretty Much Amazing
- Posted Sep 23, 2013
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On No Burden, Dacus follows up the stellar opening track with a wonderful debut album full of bigger, bolder slow-burn anthems and subtle epics.- Pretty Much Amazing
- Posted Mar 18, 2016
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On The Moon Rang Like a Bell, Hundred Waters offers an album of quiet moments of subtlety juxtaposed with crashing waves of desperation.- Pretty Much Amazing
- Posted May 27, 2014
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Catchy as anything choruses, short track times, tight and sparse rhythms make this a record I wish came out when I was in high school. If the record does have a fault, is that it colors inside the lines.- Pretty Much Amazing
- Posted Sep 13, 2016
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Clocking in at 61 minutes, Alternate/Endings haphazardly splices together twelve breath-stealing drum & bass tracks recorded throughout 2012 and 2013; the result is more a tasting menu than an actual statement.- Pretty Much Amazing
- Posted Feb 10, 2014
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Beat the Champ, while it ain’t Songs in the Key of Life, keeps up the move toward eclectic instrumental color.- Pretty Much Amazing
- Posted Apr 7, 2015
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Its arc is more satisfying than those of Narkopop or Konigsförst, though it lacks either of those albums’ sense of vastness. It certainly pales next to Pop and the underloved Zauberberg, which I’ve always felt were tied for the title of Voigt’s masterpiece.- Pretty Much Amazing
- Posted May 23, 2018
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What makes The Healing Component most compelling lies in the confidence behind its explorations, Jenkins probing various subjects and, oftentimes, coming to less formal conclusions and more open-ended questions.- Pretty Much Amazing
- Posted Sep 27, 2016
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Even songs that aren’t so charged are worthy of our attention, either for her vocals or some other worthwhile detail.- Pretty Much Amazing
- Posted Aug 15, 2016
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It seems as though Dylan Baldi has effectively evolved from a musical loner trying to go it alone to a mature frontman fully integrated in a strong and cohesive band. It seems as though Dylan Baldi has finally become a punk.- Pretty Much Amazing
- Posted Jan 26, 2017
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Title track aside, this a really good album by a really sketchy guy.- Pretty Much Amazing
- Posted Sep 19, 2017
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Woman works because it balances restraint and candor, presenting love in neither a chaste nor debauched light. Milosh, through his gossamer vocals, delivers a message of stunning clarity: despite the risk, love is beautiful.- Pretty Much Amazing
- Posted Mar 1, 2013
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Not quite the panacea that will usher in world peace, Days Are Gone is still a remarkable effort.- Pretty Much Amazing
- Posted Oct 1, 2013
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While this sort of economic chords and vocal/guitar/bass/drum hardcore punk rock record is easy to come by, what’s rarer is when its aggression--not necessarily just in the vocals and lyrics--comes from someplace genuine.- Pretty Much Amazing
- Posted May 9, 2016
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Perhaps one of the most macabre albums of the year, Okovi shines in its ability to beautifully illustrate a disturbing but ultimately shared human experience.- Pretty Much Amazing
- Posted Sep 19, 2017
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Quavo, Takeoff, and Offset breeze through it all with a contagious confidence that makes for a fun and surprisingly accessible album.- Pretty Much Amazing
- Posted Jan 31, 2017
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- Posted Sep 30, 2016
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Truthfully, every song is a goodie, except “Sense”, which is a minute of breathing room which won’t kill you to listen to.- Pretty Much Amazing
- Posted Sep 9, 2016
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Here and Nowhere Else’s disposition for self-examination coaxes out a superior depth and nuance when stacked against Cloud Nothings’ previous works.- Pretty Much Amazing
- Posted Apr 1, 2014
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While it’s no masterpiece, Pure Heroine is unique and engaging enough to keep the conversation going.- Pretty Much Amazing
- Posted Sep 30, 2013
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What makes Cerulean Salt so enjoyable and so endlessly relistenable is that some of her snapshots likely resemble ones from your own lost photo albums.- Pretty Much Amazing
- Posted Mar 25, 2013
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Punitive, scientifically exacting, and obstinately anti-melodic, Factory Floor is a bizarre, kinetic manifesto that rewards your attention while it screams at you to move your body.- Pretty Much Amazing
- Posted Sep 27, 2013
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No, TMLT is not as precise as The Monitor, nor as pleasurable. It does, however, surpass it in imagination and aim. This alone cements The Most Lamentable Tragedy as one of this year’s greatest rock records.- Pretty Much Amazing
- Posted Jul 28, 2015
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On Spiritual Songs for Lovers to Sing, Roberts and Hoorn deliver a beautiful album filled with bombastic, gothic and anthemic hymns that aim for deliverance.- Pretty Much Amazing
- Posted May 4, 2016
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All of the songs (minus one useless interlude) had at least something worth returning to.- Pretty Much Amazing
- Posted Jun 6, 2016
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In the show’s context, this soundtrack is a solid A. Evocative, thrilling, and dynamic, it’s everything you could possibly want from a TV score. On its own, it’s one of the most refreshingly forward-thinking electronic releases of the year, even if the tracklist could use some cleaning up.- Pretty Much Amazing
- Posted Nov 8, 2016
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The best song comes early in “Ghostface Killers”, with an excellent rapped chorus from Offset that’s been running through my head since the tape dropped and Travis Scott sounding excellent as always even if he doesn’t say much anything at all.- Pretty Much Amazing
- Posted Nov 15, 2017
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The height at which Oxymoron’s target is set is not very impressive, but the precision and showmanship with which it’s hit deserves commendation.- Pretty Much Amazing
- Posted Feb 26, 2014
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Twelve Reasons to Die is a straightforward concept album, and it’s very well done.- Pretty Much Amazing
- Posted Apr 22, 2013
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Fans of Marnie’s music are fully aware of what an album of hers going to bring, and on The Chronicles of Marnia, she brings it.- Pretty Much Amazing
- Posted Mar 13, 2013
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With each album Real Estate has sharpened this process, making Atlas both immediately recognizable and their most interesting album to date.- Pretty Much Amazing
- Posted Mar 3, 2014
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It doesn’t provide the thrill-a-minute jolts of Light Up Gold, but Parquet Courts may yet become a garage punk band that millennials can call our own.- Pretty Much Amazing
- Posted Jun 3, 2014
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So It Goes comes as close to hardcore as an album with this sonic palette can: dense, immediate, energetic, and uniquely inclusive.- Pretty Much Amazing
- Posted May 29, 2014
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The album is one giant, immaculate anachronism, unimpeachable, but rarely brave.- Pretty Much Amazing
- Posted Jun 24, 2015
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For the most part, Silver Gymnasium makes for an uplifting and triumphant listen, with a positive energy running through the music and the melodies.- Pretty Much Amazing
- Posted Sep 11, 2013
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The title may be a little hyperbolic, but what it lacks in realism it makes up for in groovy new-wave guitar licks, other-worldly instrumentation and production par excellence.- Pretty Much Amazing
- Posted Mar 31, 2015
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The band may love the sounds of Built to Spill and Superchunk a little too much, but they’re also far too adventurous to settle for apery, least of all on LOSE. It’s their best work yet.- Pretty Much Amazing
- Posted Aug 25, 2014
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- Posted Jan 30, 2014
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It’s not something that plays as well in the daylight. But when it soundtracks your darker, interior night life, it’s like being given a tailored suit. Everything fits, and the sum effect is something sharp and modern.- Pretty Much Amazing
- Posted Oct 9, 2015
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Critically, this may not move many needles. But to casual listeners, Wild Beasts are on a mission to refine their own definition. This is must-witness music at its very finest.- Pretty Much Amazing
- Posted Aug 5, 2016
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For a producer who’s produced songs for a who’s who of modern artists (including the occasional non-rapper like Lana Del Rey), he mostly sticks to his guns on his debut album, which applies to both the sonics (there was no way any producer sampling Annie’s “Anthonio”--the Berlin Breakdown version--was going to be bad; that’s the ear-worming sample doing all the heavy-lifting on “Overdue”) and the features.- Pretty Much Amazing
- Posted Dec 20, 2018
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It grows beyond its deeply emotional roots, to become whatever you want it to be.- Pretty Much Amazing
- Posted Feb 25, 2013
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