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News of the Universe

La Luz

News of the Universe

Fourth studio album from the California-based indie surf rock quartet from Seattle

ADM rating[?]

7.7

Label
Sub Pop
UK Release date
24/05/2024
US Release date
24/05/2024
  1. 10.0 |   Spin

    This is not groovy indie finery; there’s a rock-as-high-art vision at work here
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  2. 9.0 |   Far Out

    La Luz’s best work yet
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  3. 8.0 |   Under The Radar

    The album’s warm airiness is achieved through their signature flourish of glowing, densely layered harmonies—a sound so golden that it seems to bathe you in light. It is also a sound like hope, evidence that Cleveland has managed to locate beauty in darkness
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  4. 8.0 |   Mojo

    With its captivating melodies and sci-fi charm, News Of The Universe is as poignant as it is hopeful. Print edition only

  5. 7.0 |   Uncut

    “Poppies” is an aching, Beatle-esque waking dream, half-heard car radio for company, prime Aimee Mann a comparison. Cleveland’s distorted electric guitar, cool, Stereolab-like synth glides and dub Ethio-jazz further colour the scene. Print edition only

  6. 7.0 |   Clash

    The La Luz we knew is dead, but in its place is a band well-timed to enjoy the full-blown psych explosion that’s grabbed the indie world these past few years. ‘News of the Universe’ marks the beginning of an exciting chapter, one that’ll hopefully appeal to a new set of fans
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  7. 7.0 |   All Music

    If La Luz are at their most adult on News of the Universe, that also means they've learned some things with the passage of time, both emotionally and musically, and this album shows being grown-ups suits them very well indeed
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