Fading Frontier
by Deerhunter
  • Record Label: 4AD
  • Release Date: Oct 16, 2015
User Score
8.4

Universal acclaim- based on 67 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 63 out of 67
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 67
  3. Negative: 1 out of 67
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  1. Ricko
    May 19, 2016
    8
    "Faded Frontier" sees Deerhunter return to form after 2013's sometimes patchy "Monomania". Coming in around the half hour mark in running time, it's a brief yet focused record that drips with melodies that are both warm and incisive at the same time. The first half of the album is a quarter hour of the most pure and wonderful indie pop. The second half of the album sees the band flex their"Faded Frontier" sees Deerhunter return to form after 2013's sometimes patchy "Monomania". Coming in around the half hour mark in running time, it's a brief yet focused record that drips with melodies that are both warm and incisive at the same time. The first half of the album is a quarter hour of the most pure and wonderful indie pop. The second half of the album sees the band flex their experimental muscles a tad further but without ever over indulging. The art of quality songwriting is at the centre of the album, something that is approached with less and less sincerity in the era of short attention spans and all you can eat streamed ear candy. Excellent.… Expand
  2. frankrog29
    Jan 23, 2016
    9
    Fading Frontier feels slight because the songs are soft and woozy and the album is over quickly. However, I think it is just as good as their last two albums. It is cohesive, in that each song segues very nicely into the next. The songs are poignant, fraught with meaning, and emotionally charged. The production value is excellent; each song is well crafted and packed with instrumentationFading Frontier feels slight because the songs are soft and woozy and the album is over quickly. However, I think it is just as good as their last two albums. It is cohesive, in that each song segues very nicely into the next. The songs are poignant, fraught with meaning, and emotionally charged. The production value is excellent; each song is well crafted and packed with instrumentation and effects. Deerhunter have released 3 superb albums in the last 5 years - not many other bands working today can make that claim.… Collapse
  3. ReubenIsAGod
    Oct 18, 2015
    7
    My biggest complaint from this new Deehunter album is that it just doesn't have enough content on it. Really wish that the album was a lot longer in length. But what we get is a Deerhunter with more flair making for a very enjoyable, if somewhat short listen.
  4. mattrays13
    Oct 16, 2015
    9
    Deerhunter keeps the same dreamy-poppiness that worked on 'Halcyon Digest', through in some added flair from their favorite artists, and turned it into a very enjoyable album. Once the songs start, you won't want to stop them.
  5. Platendraaier
    Oct 16, 2015
    7
    Fading Frontier goes into the spherical dream landscapes, where the hardened life prevails. Bradford Cox shows not only his view of the current world to the listener, he also drags himself through the electronic and rocking sounds from the album. The different musical styles included both the strength(Take Care) and weakness(Leather and Wood) from the album. The stability in the vocals andFading Frontier goes into the spherical dream landscapes, where the hardened life prevails. Bradford Cox shows not only his view of the current world to the listener, he also drags himself through the electronic and rocking sounds from the album. The different musical styles included both the strength(Take Care) and weakness(Leather and Wood) from the album. The stability in the vocals and the balanced interplay carries Fading Frontier miles away from Monomania and can compete with the times of Halcyon Digest. With this the future of the band can be opened up for a new batch of experimental ways. 7,3/10

    Full review: http://www.platendraaier.nl/albumrecensies/deerhunter-fading-frontier/    … Expand

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81

Universal acclaim - based on 28 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 24 out of 28
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 28
  3. Negative: 0 out of 28
  1. Sputnikmusic
    Oct 26, 2015
    80
    Fading Frontier’s signature is focus though, and it’s evident in the concise and tightly controlled songwriting.
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  2. The Observer (UK)
    Oct 19, 2015
    60
    Living My Life and the seductive Duplex Planet hark back to the dream-like delicacy of Halcyon Digest, but Leather and Wood is an amorphous mess. Thankfully, the best songs are saved until last.
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  3. The A.V. Club
    Oct 16, 2015
    91
    There’s a confidently dreamy quality running through most of the songs on Fading Frontier that gives off the impression of a group at peace with both itself and its place in the musical world.
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