Praise a Lord Who Chews But Which Does Not Consume; (Or Simply, Hot Between Worlds)
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  • Summary: The fifth full-length release from experimental artist Yves Tumor was produced by Noah Goldstein.
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Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 17 out of 18
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 18
  3. Negative: 0 out of 18
  1. Consequence
    Mar 17, 2023
    91
    They’ve turned themselves into a ravenous rock deity, a masterful songwriter whose every release demands attention. And while the title of the album refers to one who Chews But Does Not Consume, it’s the kind of project that swallows you whole.
  2. musicOMH.com
    Mar 17, 2023
    90
    Yves Tumor has drawn inspiration from all those moody vocals, watery guitars and blown-out mixes to create their best album yet. ... The increased connection of the internet is taking an already rich musical landscape towards its very own singularity, and when we get there it may sound a lot like Yves Tumor’s raw, surreal, multilayered tunes.
  3. Resident Advisor
    Mar 27, 2023
    90
    The album nostalgically embraces all corners of rock music past with post-punk, heavy metal glossy shoegaze and more, while still pushing the boundaries a good distance forward. ... If The Asymptotical World was the sunset preceding the meteor, then Praise A Lord is the big hunk of rock itself. The resulting explosion—in all of its chaotic, god-defying beauty—leaves a fully formed rock superstar emerging from its ashes.
  4. The Guardian
    Mar 17, 2023
    80
    Whether they’re running away from or towards something is anybody’s guess, but crucially, Tumor remains one step ahead of the rest.
  5. New Musical Express (NME)
    Mar 20, 2023
    80
    It’s an album that could have easily ventured too out-there for the masses to find it palpable, but thanks Tumour’s outsized talent and personality, ‘Praise…’ avoids decadence and proves richly satisfying.
  6. AllMusic
    Mar 17, 2023
    80
    At once challenging and inviting, Praise a Lord Who Chews But Which Does Not Consume; (Or Simply, Hot Between Worlds) is another dazzling work from a creative whirlwind. Tumor may never find the answers they're seeking, but hearing their search is exhilarating and inspiring in its own right.
  7. The Line of Best Fit
    Mar 17, 2023
    60
    On their new album, they maintain this dive into pop, but with songs that are nothing like as captivating as their back catalogue.

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  1. Positive: 4 out of 4
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 4
  3. Negative: 0 out of 4
  1. cesardios
    Mar 19, 2023
    10
    The singles had me worried that they'd be the best songs in the album but it's thankfully not the case. Excellent album
  2. rewivvv
    Mar 17, 2023
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Such an awesome and euphoric experience. Undoubtedly best album of the year so far. Yves and their band deserve more recognition. Lovely Sewer, Meteora Blues, Parody, Purified by the Fire and Ebony Eye are highlights of this record.
    Glad to see more neo-psychodelia and noise-pop nowadays. More than that, was glad to hear Purified by the Fire that gives familiar vibes as early TEAMS or Safe in the Hands of Love! A lot of samples that were used as they’re always used by Yves - GREAT.    … Expand
  4. jeffkarlin
    Mar 20, 2023
    9
    There is simply no one out there doing anything close to what Yves Tumor is doing. I've been a fan for a few years now and they just keepThere is simply no one out there doing anything close to what Yves Tumor is doing. I've been a fan for a few years now and they just keep getting better and better. In my opinion, this is by far their most cohesive LP to date, and probably the most palatable for the first-time listener, despite utilizing complex and intricate production techniques, instrumentation, and phrasing throughout. A euphoric masterpiece and a playground for the ears, drawing similarities to Pink Floyd, Prince, and David Bowie. Well done.… Expand
  5. All_ButTrU4
    Mar 30, 2023
    7
    My reception at first at yves tumor latest record was disappointment. I expected and wanted more has been my thought. Since the career highbofMy reception at first at yves tumor latest record was disappointment. I expected and wanted more has been my thought. Since the career highbof Safety in the hands of love was followed by the sonic shift that was heaven for a tortured mind i anticipated that upward trajectory of sea changes would continue- they didn’t. And honestly to expect something definitively different each cycle is a bit extreme. And dumb. But with a few listensbive grown to love it for the transitional statement it is. This discordant collision of his debut and sophomore is a short experimental success. I do think its a but uneven still but never to a point where i can't appreciate how often it succededs .… Expand

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