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8.0
14929
8.0 |
The Skinny
Subtle layered vocals and swirling keys add extra spice throughout the LP, softening up the relentless pace
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8.0
15121
8.0 |
Drowned In Sound
On the surface this is pop, of a sort, but underneath lies heavier, punkier influences
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8.0
15164
8.0 |
NME
Musically, it's brilliant. Print edition only
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8.0
15253
8.0 |
The Fly
They stick to a format in the final third of the album, but what’s wrong with that when the songs are so good? Play loud and repeatedly
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7.0
15323
7.0 |
BBC
Nothing that features on Kaleide will come as a surprise to those familiar with Sky Larkin's debut, though it will please them
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7.0
15222
7.0 |
The Digital Fix
Carries on from where the debut left off. Perhaps not a great progression, but tighter, cleverer, constantly interesting
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6.8
15526
6.8 |
Pitchfork
In frontwoman Katie Harkin, Sky Larkin possess a mouthpiece with enough personality and vigor to potentially break them above-ground
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6.0
15257
6.0 |
Evening Standard
Sky Larkin have the tunes and talent for mainstream success — all that's needed now is a little self-editing
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6.0
15236
6.0 |
The Guardian
Bookend tracks Still Windmills and Shade By Shade – each with a hook big enough to hang your coat on – show how far they could go
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6.0
14998
6.0 |
Uncut
Print edition only
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6.0
15117
6.0 |
The Line Of Best Fit
It’s the same Sky Larkin you’ve always known, only smarter for the experience and beefier for the development. If it’s not perfect, it’s the ideal step up
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6.0
14866
6.0 |
Q
Print edition only
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6.0
14867
6.0 |
musicOMH
They're still a band with huge potential that isn't yet being completely fulfilled. Kaleide might please die-hards but for the rest it lacks in progression and new ideas
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5.0
15266
5.0 |
The Observer
It's hard to fault the excellent component parts here, but somehow we end up with an undistinguished set of songs in need of igniting.
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5.0
15416
5.0 |
Bowlegs
It is never actually dull, just unremarkable
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