The Other
by King Tuff
  • Record Label: Sub Pop
  • Release Date: Apr 13, 2018
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
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  1. 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 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 lyricsKing 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.

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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
  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.
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  2. Clash Music
    Apr 23, 2018
    70
    It’s a bit less frenetic than previous material, but across ten songs Thomas leaves his unmistakeable sonic signature with auteur-like precision.
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  3. Uncut
    Apr 19, 2018
    80
    The Other sees the slacker goofball King Tuff reborn as a spiritual thinker, albeit one with an excellent groove. [Jun 2018, p.30]
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