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72

Generally favorable reviews - based on 12 Critic Reviews What's this?

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8.2

Universal acclaim- based on 10 Ratings

  • Summary: The seven-track EP from Jack Tatum's indie pop project was recorded in Brooklyn with Al Carlson.
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  • Record Label: Captured Tracks
  • Genre(s): Pop/Rock, Alternative/Indie Rock, Indie Pop, New Wave/Post-Punk Revival, Noise Pop
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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 11 out of 12
  2. Negative: 0 out of 12
  1. Jun 12, 2013
    85
    It was only eight months ago that Wild Nothing treated us to a near-perfect album. Now they're just spoiling us.
  2. May 14, 2013
    80
    [A] sprite, beguiling collection of songs.
  3. May 14, 2013
    80
    There's a striking sense of command and confidence evident on this EP.
  4. May 14, 2013
    70
    This EP is dressed exactly how it sounds: a little more vibrant and a little more stoned.
  5. May 21, 2013
    70
    While this isn't Wild Nothing stalling, Empty Estate never coalesces into anything as confident as his previous releases, leaving the impression that for now he's running on the spot.
  6. May 15, 2013
    70
    A laid-back, well-considered and joyous effort to swing you through the summer months.
  7. Jun 20, 2013
    50
    The songs on Empty Estate shine and shimmer, but one can’t help but feel that Tatum has run himself into a dead end here.

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Score distribution:
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  2. Negative: 0 out of 1
  1. Jun 16, 2013
    5
    Actually, I didn't get why Wild Nothing changed their style this time. Nocture and the Gemeni are quite brilliant! In my opinion, they shouldActually, I didn't get why Wild Nothing changed their style this time. Nocture and the Gemeni are quite brilliant! In my opinion, they should keep the old vibe. Expand