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- Summary: The singles collection for the Brooklyn, New York, electronica duo, which was previously released on the digital music site eMusic, is released physically via Thrill Jockey.
- Record Label: Thrill Jockey
- Genre(s): Electronic
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Positive: 7 out of 7
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Mixed: 0 out of 7
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The songs here are almost all identical: polyrhythmic miniatures built by small drums and shakers, clouded by blankets of echo and reverb; deliberately basic structures; short, and in their own way, catchy and pretty.
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The WireIn the best way, Barber and Pearson distil their knowledge and experimentation into something which sounds like the raw essence of a musical personality [Aug 2008]
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03/07-09/07 offers a well-rounded introduction to the charming High Places.
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Each song seems a logical move from the song that preceded it, and no track stands out particularly from the rest. As a distinctive sound, though, as a warm, pulsing vibe, they succeed.
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Even when 03/07 – 09/07 seems too cute or too pussy it’s still kind of heartening. Sincere environmentalism isn’t the sort of thing the ironic, narcissistic hipster hordes usually go for, so High Places must be doing something right, right?
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Under The RadarHigh Places regard music-making with the same childlike wonder they view the world. When this perspective works, it's amazing. [Fall 2008, p.75]
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This collection of their singles released between March and September 2007 (plus three harder-to-find tracks) is an entrancing introduction to the band, and it stokes the fires of anticipation for their first full-length album.
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Positive: 1 out of 1
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Mixed: 0 out of 1
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Negative: 0 out of 1
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TitaM.Sep 19, 2008Tidal dreaming, excellent warm.
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