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May 15, 2012Almost overwhelming in places, and certainly distinct, Light Asylum is, quite simply, a brilliant album from musicians who deserve immense respect.
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Jun 14, 2012This is a thrilling joy ride of an album.
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Jun 8, 2012With frantic whip-crack beats, chirruping synths and a booming 'no messing' baritone, the NYC duo's anti-authority anthems rage against the hypocrisy.
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May 3, 2012It's not for the faint of heart, but anyone partial to heavy, brooding, uncompromising music will likely be gladly carried away by it.
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May 3, 2012Light Asylum is the product of two very talented purists whose focus on a particularly stylish bygone era has actually surpassed its roots to sound unexpectedly modern.
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May 3, 2012Light Asylum has made a stellar debut album, but it's clear this singer's full potential hasn't yet been tapped.
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May 3, 2012Part of what makes listening to Light Asylum so frustrating is a nagging want to see her talent mobilized to the fullest, to roll up your sleeves and try to make a Light Asylum in your own image.
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Aug 3, 2012Despite its imperfections, Light Asylum is a must-listen for those interested in synth-pop or the Brooklyn scene in general, and Light Asylum are a band worth keeping on the radar.
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Jul 11, 2012Funchess' extraordinary voice will get much attention, but this is the full package.
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Jun 11, 2012There is a willful lack of originality on the album in so much as at times it has such a faithful synth-pop sound that you'd be forgiven for thinking it's a 1980s reissue.
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May 3, 2012Light Asylum is intimidating, but the band's goth pop comes with an undeniable groove that's still easy to enjoy.
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May 3, 2012Light Asylum works best if approached as a work of fantastic campness; after all, this would explain the whip-cracking sound effects on IPC.
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Jun 15, 2012It's clear that this band has focused too much on referencing and too little on songwriting.
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Q MagazineOct 12, 2012An experiment in performance art that'll put you in touch with your inner Brian Sewell. [Jul 2012, p.105]