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- Summary: The debut full-length release for the Australian dance-pop band was produced by Mickey Petralia and Scott Horscroft.
- Record Label: Astralwerks
- Genre(s): Pop/Rock, Alternative/Indie Rock, Alternative Pop/Rock, Indie Electronic, New Wave/Post-Punk Revival, Alternative Dance
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Positive: 4 out of 6
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Mixed: 2 out of 6
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Negative: 0 out of 6
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Feb 28, 2013Exotic without ever being self-conscious, dreamy without ever missing the beat, and serious without losing the capacity for serious fun, Black Sun is a rare and heavenly event in the crowded universe of EDM.
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Feb 28, 2013Black Sun is an infectious, dance-oriented release that summons the new romantic spirit, if not the moussed hair and neon blush, of such '80s bands as Duran Duran, ABC, and Spandau Ballet.
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May 8, 2013Whether consciously or not, Gold Fields have created an album whose pure, visceral pleasures are so effective they preclude much else.
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Mar 29, 2013Each song is constructed carefully and intentionally, much like their album as a whole.
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Feb 28, 2013Overall, the few great tracks balance out the filler, and Gold Fields manages to forge a hodgepodge of weathered songs into something wholly emotional.
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Under The RadarFeb 28, 2013The rehashed sound is tight and does a decent job of refining the genre. [Jan-Feb 2013, p.93]