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Generally favorable reviews- based on 67 Ratings
User score distribution:
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Positive: 56 out of 67
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Mixed: 7 out of 67
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Negative: 4 out of 67
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May 14, 2017The uplifting choruses and Longstreth’s tasteful melodic writing couldn’t overcome the uneasiness and instability that the overwhelming electronic textures provided, and only a couple of good songs came out atop the wash. My Score: 105/180 (Okay) = 5.8/10
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Mar 24, 2017I loved this record from my first listen - dense, layered production with some beautiful songwriting and the occasional piece of inventive lyricism. By no means is it perfect: the production occasionally takes too much focus, leaving some songs feeling underwhelming; however this is an album that I enjoy so much in part because of its imperfections, not in spite of them.
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Feb 27, 2017This album is a new style, and it works well. Some new classics like I see you and Death Spiral, plus the singles. I can't wait to hear the songs he left off the album, that will hopefully be on a EP soon enough. Can't wait to hear what's next!
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Feb 22, 2017Glitchy, utterly experimental, raw, vulnerable and (most of all) constantly engaging and fun, Dirty Projectors finds David Longstreth at the edge of his musical and artistic capacities. Fantastic record!
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The WireAug 8, 2017When he muses on ideal love it comes off like How To Dress Well with a bit of a John Mayer wink--Vulnicura this ain’t. Longstreth is a talented producer and arranger and it shows here. ... Shame about the lyrics. [May 2017, p.59]
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Mar 20, 2017Dirty Projectors ultimately leaves one too puzzled to empathize with apart from letting out a false, mouth-gaping awe.
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Mar 13, 2017The main highlights are in the first half.