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Jun 12, 2013It was only eight months ago that Wild Nothing treated us to a near-perfect album. Now they're just spoiling us.
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May 14, 2013There's a striking sense of command and confidence evident on this EP.
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May 14, 2013[A] sprite, beguiling collection of songs.
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May 14, 2013By the time closing track "Hachiko" comes in with its softly ambient strains, Empty Estate has wandered through various modes, ultimately coming off like a thoroughly pleasant but unexpected long walk on a summer evening, with Tatum stopping for a moment to say hello to all his various different inclinations for a moment before moving on.
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May 14, 2013It’s hard to call this a misstep at all, but its best quality is keeping hope alive for what will come next.
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May 21, 2013Sometimes pushing the envelope may be a grandiose gesture, other times more subtle, and while Wild Nothing may never be a Brian Eno, there’s certainly nothing wrong with being a Felt or Go-Betweens.
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May 21, 2013While 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.
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May 15, 2013A laid-back, well-considered and joyous effort to swing you through the summer months.
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May 14, 2013This EP is dressed exactly how it sounds: a little more vibrant and a little more stoned.
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Oct 4, 2013Mostly though, Empty Estate props itself up on the same airy pop that made Tatum famous.
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May 14, 2013Empty Estate tries to guide Wild Nothing towards a more physically charged sound, and it’s not always an easy transition.
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Jun 20, 2013The 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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Positive: 8 out of 10
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Mixed: 2 out of 10
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Negative: 0 out of 10
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Jun 16, 2013