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  • Summary: The first full-length solo release since her self-titled debut in 2010 for Berlin-based artist was recorded with Martin Thulin.
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  • Record Label: Sacred Bones
  • Genre(s): Electronic, Pop/Rock, Alternative/Indie Rock, Indie Rock, Indie Electronic, Post-Rock
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  1. Sep 10, 2021
    80
    Change is musically daring but familiar – the austere yet affective electronic backdrops elicit Broadcast in their prime, or High Scores-era Boards of Canada.
  2. Uncut
    Jul 23, 2021
    80
    A most welcome return. [Aug 2021, p.23]
  3. Jul 23, 2021
    80
    Change's artful, heartfelt expressions of frustration and hope aren't just perfect for the transformative time in which they appeared, they're also an exciting and satisfying reintroduction to Anika the solo artist.
  4. The Wire
    Aug 31, 2021
    80
    In spite of these brief missteps, Change is a welcome return, revealing the multifaceted artistry of a previously enigmatic performer. [Sep 2021, p.48]
  5. Jul 23, 2021
    75
    Change’s power mostly emerges at unhurried paces, so the shimmying, percussive highlight “Naysayer” instantly stands out amid a sea of casual strolls.
  6. Aug 18, 2021
    75
    While Anika was gritty and prioritized each song having an individual identity, Change leans heavily into cohesion and repetition. There is the potential of overlap for listeners who like both, but it isn’t for everyone.
  7. Jul 28, 2021
    63
    Change is pleasant and breezy, a cozy place where she can explore the outer limits of her voice. Listening can feel like walking into one of those gallery shows with just three sculptures, where everyone is wearing a tweed jacket and a pair of mustard-colored slacks. It sounds cool, and you feel cool listening to it—but that’s about as much as you feel.

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