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A fascinating musical ride that defies any attempt at categorization.
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SpinHe finally gives his dark, dense instrumentals room to breathe on his fifth album. [Sep 2007, p.136]
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That vocal in 'The Kill Tone Two' is unfortunate, because the rest of the album approaches some spectacular peaks.
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Level Live Wires, is almost a pitch-perfect continuation of 2005's "Burner."
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Although the majority of the album is not that memorable, it is pretty damn warm and infectious.
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Despite all the different guest appearances, Level Live Wires never feels hodge-podge or unsteady.
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Alternative PressWires is the type of disc that takes you on a journey--an example of how brilliant instrumental music can be when done right. [Oct 2007, p.172]
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It’s perfect for pushing play, activating “repeat album”, and zoning for hours on end.
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Level Live Wires, like "Waking Life," is not simply art for art’s sake, but rather an invitation to drift off into bliss within your own head, guided and fueled by the creative juices of another.
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Initially underwhelming, as samples and tape loops are pieced together, Level Live Wires retains that same eternally unfamiliar tone that, as with "Donuts and Person Pitch," keeps you hooked to these patchwork pieces.
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Mojomore ambitious and more accessible than the sonic paranoia of 2005's "Burner." [Dec 2007, p.109]
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Madson finally strikes an equitable balance with Level Live Wires, a tightly constructed soundscape that hangs together more cogently than anything he's conceived to date.
Awards & Rankings
User score distribution:
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Positive: 3 out of 4
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Mixed: 0 out of 4
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Negative: 1 out of 4
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[Anonymous]Sep 16, 2007A real lovely album.
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JhonG.Sep 11, 2007This was really crap.