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9.0
120660
9.0 |
Gigwise
An existential, genre-defying examination of the human condition
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9.0
120670
9.0 |
Loud And Quiet
Pain Olympics is an incendiary snapshot of a real musical force; from the rumbling balladry of ‘Something’s Gotta Give’, to the hurtling digital brutalism of ‘Tunnel Vision’, this is an unearthly garden of delights
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9.0
120673
9.0 |
God Is In The TV
Members of Crack Cloud might eschew all claims of being a cult, but Pain Olympics will speak to many out there looking for meaning and something of substance to believe in
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9.0
120680
9.0 |
The Line Of Best Fit
Raw, and real, and often emotional, Pain Olympics is a turbulent journey through the world of this community, proving in itself to be a successful outlet for those creating it, while also offering solace and alliance for those that need it
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8.7
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8.7 |
Beats Per Minute
Diving into Pain Olympics, it only takes a few brief moments to grasp the reality that Crack Cloud is on a different plane, conceptually and musically
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8.0
120710
8.0 |
Q
The debut's best moments are when they push against what a post-punk band should be. Print edition only
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8.0
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8.0 |
The Quietus
Built on a framework of inclusivity and seeking therapy from their music, Crack Cloud have certainly accomplished all they set out to achieve with this welcoming debut
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8.0
120728
8.0 |
Pitchfork
This art-punk collective’s utopian first LP illuminates the joy, camaraderie, and compassion that can exist in even the most unforgiving, isolating circumstances
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8.0
120661
8.0 |
Northern Transmissions
With an anything goes manifesto, ‘Pain Olympics’ could easily go off the rails and become a train wreck, but Crack Cloud manage to get the balance between artistic freedom and well measured chaos just right
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8.0
120665
8.0 |
DIY
It’s a tough sport, but Crack Cloud are racing for their lives
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8.0
120666
8.0 |
NME
The Canadian collective’s debut album feels like an extension of their invaluable work as support workers on the frontline in the fight against their country’s opioid crisis
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