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Constellations

Balmorhea

Constellations

Fourth album of eclectic acoustic and piano compositions from the Texas instrumental ensemble

ADM rating[?]

6.9

Label
Western Vinyl
UK Release date
08/03/2010
  1. 8.5 |   Blurt

    If you give it the time and attention it deserves it will reveal itself to be one of the best instrumental albums you’re likely to hear this year – post-rock or otherwise
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  2. 8.0 |   Tiny Mix Tapes

    A work of exquisite beauty, coming from a group that grows by leaps and bounds with every release
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  3. 7.9 |   Pitchfork

    Its rich textures push it past the point of background music, and its gorgeous melodies serve as anchors for even the sparest moments
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  4. 7.0 |   Blurt

    The group has - through constant performance and studio work - come considerably closer to paring down its sound to its essential elements
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  5. 6.0 |   Mojo

    Print edition only

  6. 6.0 |   NME

    Print edition only


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