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9.0
17827
9.0 |
The Line Of Best Fit
Shatters all the expectations that were heaped upon it prior to its release by being more intriguing than anyone could have imagined
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9.0
17867
9.0 |
AU Review
Pop mavericks they may be, but Darkstar have produced a debut to rival Hyperdub’s very best
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9.0
18340
9.0 |
Blurt
This record is beaming, even as every measure is taken to keep out the light
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8.0
17902
8.0 |
The Quietus
[A] gorgeous, emotionally rich, unique album
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8.0
18061
8.0 |
Mojo
Print edition only
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8.0
18205
8.0 |
Q
An absorbing record that deserves to break hearts beyond the confines of the dubstep scene. Print edition only
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8.0
19027
8.0 |
Slant Magazine
Darkstar has the potential to join the ranks of other seminal artists who have given electronic music a deeper dimension
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8.0
17868
8.0 |
Daily Telegraph
They use their bionic materials to fashion something unique and delicately soulful
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8.0
17874
8.0 |
Drowned In Sound
North not only blurs the lines of genre, but it does so both effortlessly and convincingly
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8.0
17828
8.0 |
BBC
Forlorn and spacious, this isn’t dubstep, it’s sadstep
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7.5
17877
7.5 |
State
A qualified triumph: a bit too downbeat and introspective for its own good at times, but with plenty to like and a few tracks to love
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7.5
18789
7.5 |
Beats Per Minute
This album sets the duo apart from their label mates, but retains the dark atmosphere that Hyperdub artists are known for
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7.0
17847
7.0 |
NME
Darkstar's muturation from dubstep's next big thing into modern pop classicists continues to intrigue. Print edition only
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7.0
17861
7.0 |
Clash
This side-stepping of the usual Hyperdub format is most welcome. We want more.
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6.6
17829
6.6 |
Pitchfork
North is definitely Hyperdub's most pop-friendly release, but it's also one of its most conservative
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6.0
18150
6.0 |
Uncut
Print edition only
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