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9.0
142769
9.0 |
Sputnik Music (staff)
There’s no bells, whistles, or trappings that can replace songwriting with an important core message. Once again, Silberman and co. deliver that incredible depth and meaning, with an earnestness like only they can muster
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8.0
142771
8.0 |
Uncut
Electric glitches and intriguing lyrics add to a quietly seductive package. Print edition only
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8.0
142772
8.0 |
Record Collector
Poised and exquisitely crafted, Blight's mediations on the effects of human actions are delivered with a gentle sincerity that disarms cynicism. Print edition only
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8.0
142793
8.0 |
musicOMH
Emotionally exhausting yet frequently stunning, this is an effortlessly compelling and haunting addition to Peter Silberman and co’s impressive canon
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8.0
142799
8.0 |
Northern Transmissions
Blight may not be for everyone. For some though, it’s offering a sort of presence; an outstretched hand to join in and reflect on the strangled futures. It’s beautiful, restrained, and quietly heart-shattering
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7.9
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7.9 |
Paste Magazine
Singer Peter Silberman explores how a culture of convenience and thoughtless consumption are wreaking havoc. Though the subject matter is heavy, the songs are restrained, and the arrangements are frequently gorgeous
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7.5
143156
7.5 |
No Ripcord
An understated reflection on climate change and the damage caused by humanity, Blight is arguably Peter Silberman’s best work since his 2009 opus, Hospice
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6.2
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6.2 |
Pitchfork
The group’s seventh album simmers with dread about environmental catastrophe, which is addressed both sincerely and tediously
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6.0
142773
6.0 |
Mojo
Blight is powerful, but hermetically airless. Print edition only
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