Pure Luxury
by NZCA Lines
Metascore
79

Generally favorable reviews - based on 12 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 10 out of 12
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 12
  3. Negative: 0 out of 12
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  1. The Line of Best Fit
    Jul 7, 2020
    85
    Pure Luxury’s strengths issue from the way it commits wholeheartedly to a brash sonic blueprint, the unremittingly sleek surface polish sharpening its underlying social commentary - Lovett’s songwriting at its most multi-layered.
  2. Under The Radar
    Aug 18, 2020
    80
    Despite so many danceable club bangers, the album remains full of emotion, Lovett arguably becoming more vulnerable going down the tracklist.
  3. AllMusic
    Jul 13, 2020
    80
    His first set of songs about the real world instead of sci-fi-inspired concepts -- when everyday life is as fraught as it was in the late 2010s and early 2020s, there's no need to rely on dystopian fantasies. These differences make Pure Luxury much more immediate, and immediately relevant, than Lovett's other albums.
  5. DIY Magazine
    Jul 9, 2020
    80
    Transforming troubles into huge disco-pop bangers, these may be difficult times, but NZCA LINES will be throwing the greatest party ever nonetheless.
  6. Mojo
    Jul 7, 2020
    80
    A-grade pop songwriting. [Aug 2020, p.94]
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  7. Q Magazine
    Jul 7, 2020
    80
    Often ludicrous, Pure Luxury is a brilliant escape. [Aug 2020, p.108]
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  8. Clash Music
    Jul 7, 2020
    80
    The album might be inspired by grey and harsh reality, but it doesn’t go the obvious route with slow-burn and somber-toned tracks. Instead, ‘Pure Luxury’ still remains anthemic and rave-worthy with its vibrant rhythms—the tracks just happen to have deep lyrics.
  9. Uncut
    Jul 16, 2020
    70
    Lovett has gone (partly) socio-political with his third. [Sep 2020, p.35]
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  10. Exclaim
    Jul 9, 2020
    70
    His third album Pure Luxury is busy yet balanced, drawing from a diverse and sensual set of influences.
  11. musicOMH.com
    Jul 7, 2020
    70
    The tracks are brighter, bolder and more immediate than anything he’s done before and thematically they aim higher also.
  12. No Ripcord
    Jul 14, 2020
    60
    The album is the sort of ridiculous over-commitment to a style that is appealing and fun to hear, even if it's not great.
  13. The Observer (UK)
    Jul 7, 2020
    60
    The lyrics to the album’s title track might undercut the fantasy of a luxe life, but the music is all opulence. Disco strings scythe; backing vocals dissolve into spatially aware stereo pans. Everything is buttery; only once does Lovett jump the shark, on Opening Night’s space-prog-funk solo.

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  1. Lajaleaa
    Feb 2, 2021
    8
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    NZCA Lines es la banda fundada por Michael Lovett de Inglaterra y su nuevo álbum "Pure Luxury" me atrapa eternamente en una de    ( 87/100 )

    NZCA Lines es la banda fundada por Michael Lovett de Inglaterra y su nuevo álbum "Pure Luxury" me atrapa eternamente en una de las mejores producciones del año. Así es, sin miedo y sin escrúpulos, este Indie Pop presenta una creatividad e ingenio inigualable. La originalidad y frescura en todo este álbum se expresa con fuerza y energía, innovación y diversión. El entretenimiento que cada canción comparte es espectacular. La única desventaja es que, aún en las canciones con más fuerza o energía, se siente que todavía hay un golpe sorpresa oculto aún más grande, y eso es lo que mantiene intrigado con NZCA Lines. Como si esto solo fuera un poco de lo que la banda puede ser capaz, tengo la esperanza de ver aquello tan increíble que parecen guardar para cuando estén listos para presentarlo. Por ahora, este pedazo de su camino es solo un hermoso y genial preludio de una promesa que se siente inimaginable.
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    NZCA Lines is the band founded by Michael Lovett of England and his new album “Pure Luxury” holds me eternally in one of the best productions of the year. That’s right, without fear and scruples, this Indie-Pop presents creativity and ingenuity like any other. The originality and freshness in the whole album express itself with strength and energy, with innovation and fun. The entertainment that each song shares is spectacular. The only disadvantage is that, even in the most strong and energetic songs, they feel like there is a hidden surprise punch even bigger, and that is what keeps me intrigued with NZCA Lines. As if this is just a little piece of what the band is capable of, I hope to see the amazing things that they seem to be saving for the moment they are ready to present it. For now, this piece of their path is just a beautiful and great prelude of a promise that feels unimaginable.    … Full Review »
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