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10.0
130332
10.0 |
The Arts Desk
There is redemption, strength and love here too: not as an easy, comforting pay-off, but as consistent flavours within the heady brew
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8.0
130396
8.0 |
The Quietus
An exceptional return from Butler, In Amber is exhilarating in its experimentation. There’s no doubt this will be held in high regard with Hercules & Love Affair fans, and will continue to be adored by younger generations in years to come, too
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7.0
130394
7.0 |
The Line Of Best Fit
A dark and dramatic rebirth
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6.7
130365
6.7 |
Pitchfork
Stripping away the dancefloor euphoria of his most recognizable work, Andy Butler’s latest is a moody left-turn highlighted by some winning collaborations with ANOHNI
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6.1
130431
6.1 |
Beats Per Minute
At times you can practically feel him straining for it all to Mean Something, but Butler remains a powerful and important voice in music, even when a particular album doesn’t fully succeed
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6.0
130467
6.0 |
Crack
On In Amber, Butler ventures into new emotional landscapes with passion and an open heart. At times, these feelings are left unanswered, or incomplete; in an album rich with stories, the ending is still unclear
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6.0
130331
6.0 |
Loud And Quiet
It’s an intense set of tracks, but another evolution of Hercules & Love Affair’s sound that turns up a few genuine highlights
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5.0
130393
5.0 |
musicOMH
Disco beats and poppy lyrics are replaced by something more rootsy, abrasive, and confrontational on Andy Butler’s latest
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4.0
130330
4.0 |
The Skinny
Andy Butler's first album as Hercules & Love Affair in five years is riddled with discomfort, making for a harsh listen
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