PAINLESS
by Nilüfer Yanya
Metascore
83

Universal acclaim - based on 18 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 16 out of 18
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 18
  3. Negative: 0 out of 18
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  1. New Musical Express (NME)
    Mar 4, 2022
    60
    Even if ‘Painless’ occasionally settles into a consistent, thudding groove at times, when Yanya goes full pelt, she’s at her very best.
  2. musicOMH.com
    Mar 2, 2022
    60
    The idea that synthetic beats only serve to sterilise is ridiculous and passé – but while they show potential for something really interesting here, they do have the effect of cooling and sterilising an otherwise warm and welcoming record.

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8.5

Universal acclaim- based on 18 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 18 out of 18
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 18
  3. Negative: 0 out of 18
  1. JShaw516
    Mar 4, 2022
    9
    Amazing second album! Nilüfer Yanya seems to be settling into something more downtempo and grounded but does not falter in building theAmazing second album! Nilüfer Yanya seems to be settling into something more downtempo and grounded but does not falter in building the atmosphere she's known for… Full Review »
  2. indiemonster
    Mar 7, 2022
    9
    A fantastic sophomore album pulling influences from everywhere with stellar production and her unique vocals make this an AOTY contender
  3. spacemanrecords
    Mar 6, 2022
    8
    This record just speaks to so many of my sensibilities and sounds like I like. Nilufer creates a really wonderful soundscape, consisting ofThis record just speaks to so many of my sensibilities and sounds like I like. Nilufer creates a really wonderful soundscape, consisting of Indie/ Jazz/ Hip Hop. Often times the melodies resemble those of Radiohead which is the best compliment...

    This is the type of record that grows on you with each listen. Songs that just seemed OK on the first go around, will begin to reveal themselves to be AMAZING.

    This is my favorite release from this week, and I look forward to continuing the dive in to this album.

    My favorite songs are L/R, Stabilise, Try, Anotherlife.

    Im rating this a HIGH 8 to LIGHT 9    … Full Review »
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