The Other
by King Tuff
  • Record Label: Sub Pop
  • Release Date: Apr 13, 2018
Metascore
75

Generally favorable reviews - based on 9 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 7 out of 9
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 9
  3. Negative: 0 out of 9
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  1. PopMatters
    May 21, 2018
    60
    Nothing is forced about Thomas's blend of folky Americana and electronic psychedelia. However, the album becomes a chore as Thomas's nihilistic tendencies overshadow the confusingly hopeful tone he was attempting on The Other.
  2. New Musical Express (NME)
    Apr 13, 2018
    60
    This “psychic reset” has reinvigorated Thomas, and even if the results are sometimes a bit messy, there’s no way you can call this record boring. Long live King Tuff II.

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User Score
8.0

Generally favorable reviews- based on 4 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 3 out of 4
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 4
  3. Negative: 0 out of 4
  1. Tuneison
    Jan 20, 2019
    10
    King Tuff's 2018 album The Other is a melodic mix of Johnny Cash, Freddie Mercury, Jim Morrison and others. (ha) The album progressives overKing Tuff's 2018 album The Other is a melodic mix of Johnny Cash, Freddie Mercury, Jim Morrison and others. (ha) The album progressives over so many musical styles with whacked out production to boot. Absolutely fantastic, and my favorite album of 2018.… Full Review »
  2. logandstrait
    Jan 3, 2019
    6
    King Tuff's sound hasn't changed much since the self-titled 2012 LP. That's fine and good, except that he seems to have run out of hitKing Tuff's sound hasn't changed much since the self-titled 2012 LP. That's fine and good, except that he seems to have run out of hit singles. The Other starts with a melancholy intro track that sets a good tone and then breaks into a satisfying track called Raindrop Blue. After that, he looses all momentum and sings inane pop songs about this and that until the tape runs out. His lyrics are good, if a bit on-the-nose, but unfortunately there just isn't enough gas in this tank to really drive the album home.

    Ultraviolet is a standout track.    … Full Review »
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