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Jun 4, 2021WINK is CHAI’s most comforting listen to date, but that doesn’t mean they’ve left behind the fun or the bold, animated bite of it all. Instead, it’s a record that builds on everything they’ve done before, understanding their strengths together as a group and then growing something more immersive and insightful from it – all while remaining deliciously joyful.
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May 21, 2021A different kind of enjoyment than in the past, but just as good. Maybe even better.
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May 21, 2021An album full of calming energy, with vibes to soothe the soul and the mind, and put a smile on your face.
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May 19, 2021If the range of CHAI's capabilities was ever in doubt, this album is the answer, offering unexpected turns and new ideas, incorporating them into their kaleidoscopic swirl of noise with aplomb.
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May 19, 2021Totally original, completely unselfconscious and wonderfully catchy, WINK is one of those rare albums that you can throw on anytime and let it guide you on the journey it has laid out before you.
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May 19, 2021Album three is CHAI’s smoothest record to date.
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May 24, 2021CHAI see no line whatsoever between taking on whatever issues get to them and being able to completely bliss out, and it’s this very energy that continues to make them absolutely essential. WINK is simply the warmest, most open way they’ve chosen to engage in that battle yet.
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May 19, 2021WINK is a filling, nutritious meal: good for the soul and brimming with flavor.
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May 24, 2021CHAI generously extend their wonder-filled perspective to anyone who will listen. In turn, they ask us to find our own joy, wherever and whenever we can.
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May 21, 2021There are signs of maturity and mellowing afoot on WINK, but the sounds and inspirations are unmistakably CHAI being themselves.
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May 20, 2021We’d never want CHAI to lose their pep, but there’s something pleasing about watching them grow into something new.
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May 19, 2021With Ric Wilson, YMCK and Mndsgn coming on board, the band’s collaborative effort to produce a rebellious and determined album has been able to come to fruition.
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Positive: 9 out of 12
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Mixed: 3 out of 12
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Negative: 0 out of 12
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May 27, 2021i loved this album, their best to date. is fun and cheerful, puts you in a cool, happy, fun, cute mood.
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Sep 22, 2021
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Jun 21, 2021An Absolute joy to listen to. this band just keeps getting better. cant wait for their next album.