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Razzmatazz
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Universal acclaim- based on 20 Ratings

  • Summary: The debut full-length release for the Salt Lake City duo of Dallon Weekes and Ryan Seaman was produced by Tim Pagnotta.
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  • Record Label: Fearless Records
  • Genre(s): Pop/Rock, Alternative/Indie Rock, Indie Rock, New Wave/Post-Punk Revival, Dance-Rock
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Critic Reviews

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  1. Positive: 4 out of 4
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 4
  3. Negative: 0 out of 4
  1. The Line of Best Fit
    Oct 23, 2020
    85
    It sits balances between a '70s and '80s sound, yet is somehow incredibly modern in tone. This is something IDKHOW do remarkably well.
  2. Kerrang!
    Oct 23, 2020
    80
    Razzmatazz comes at just the right time and it was well worth the wait. iDKHOW might not be changing the game exactly, but they’re packing the kind of addictive, dopamine-like qualities that’ll make you want to keep pumping coins into the slot for another hit, time and time again.
  3. AllMusic
    Oct 23, 2020
    80
    Razzmatazz is a masterful debut, one that shows promise for a pair of musicians who proudly wear their influences on their sleeves.
  4. DIY Magazine
    Oct 23, 2020
    80
    ‘Razzmatazz’ is fun, flamboyant, and entirely of its time. A record that truly lives up to its name.

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  1. aaron2000
    Aug 28, 2022
    10
    a very strong debut from iDKHOW, i have been following them since 2017, and this has been my favourite album since it has been released.a very strong debut from iDKHOW, i have been following them since 2017, and this has been my favourite album since it has been released. amazing songwriting, sick bass lines and incredible sax solos. excited to see iDKHOW2!

    fav tracks: mad iqs, from the gallows, sugar pills, razzmatazz    … Expand
  2. MrSirPerson
    Oct 23, 2020
    10
    I am a huge fan of I DON'T KNOW HOW BUT THEY FOUND ME, and I have eagerly been awaiting this album, and it did not disappoint. It is aI am a huge fan of I DON'T KNOW HOW BUT THEY FOUND ME, and I have eagerly been awaiting this album, and it did not disappoint. It is a rollercoaster of twists and turns; you never know how the next song is going to turn out. You go from synth and bass heavy jams, and the next thing you know it's a slow jazz satire on love songs. Each and every song is a new experience from the last, and that is it's second greatest strength. It's greatest strength is just how GOOD each and every of the tracks are. In terms of favorites, there is Leave Me Alone, Mad IQs, New Invention, Sugar Pills, Lights Go Down, and Razzmatazz. the other songs aren't slouches either. Clusterhug was a welcome splash of 2000s pop, Nobody Likes the Opening Band may have already been out on Youtube, but it's so nice to see it officially in an album. Kiss Goodnight and Need you Here are very feel good songs, and Door is a lovely piano interlude.
    Overall, IDKhow has made a wonderful blend of many different sounds combined with Dallon Weekes sublime vocals and the almost SCP feeling tone throughout the entire album (very similar to 1981 Extended Play, their EP). I was eagerly counting the days when this would release, and I am happy to report I love it wholeheartedly. Congratulations on a fabulous debut album, you deserve it.    … Expand
  4. Dunsweet21
    Oct 6, 2021
    10
    O maior álbum de 2020 com certeza!!!
    as letras, a produção é tudo impecável

    (O sonho do patd é ter um desse na discografia)
  5. potasioxd
    Dec 5, 2020
    9
    razzmatazz es un trabajo excelente; es el pavimento para el largo trayecto de su carrera musical como banda. el álbum tiene un aire setenterorazzmatazz es un trabajo excelente; es el pavimento para el largo trayecto de su carrera musical como banda. el álbum tiene un aire setentero y se siente cómo ninguna canción sobra o falta. el concepto de control mental es buenísimo y las canciones se sienten cohesivas. mis canciones favoritas son from the gallows, razzmatazz y lights go down.… Expand
  6. Thetrinitykid
    Mar 13, 2021
    7
    It had some really good songs and then some really forgettable ones. With production by Tim Pagnotta of sugarcult, the richness andIt had some really good songs and then some really forgettable ones. With production by Tim Pagnotta of sugarcult, the richness and "razzmatazz" really shines in each song.… Expand

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