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North

Darkstar

North

Debut album of dubstep from the London group, now augmented with singer James Buttery.

ADM rating[?]

7.7

Label
Hyperdub
UK Release date
18/10/2010
  1. 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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  2. 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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  3. 9.0 |   Blurt

    This record is beaming, even as every measure is taken to keep out the light
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  4. 8.0 |   The Quietus

    [A] gorgeous, emotionally rich, unique album
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  5. 8.0 |   Mojo

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  6. 8.0 |   Q

    An absorbing record that deserves to break hearts beyond the confines of the dubstep scene. Print edition only

  7. 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. 8.0 |   Daily Telegraph

    They use their bionic materials to fashion something unique and delicately soulful
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  9. 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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  10. 8.0 |   BBC

    Forlorn and spacious, this isn’t dubstep, it’s sadstep
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  11. 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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  12. 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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  13. 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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  14. 7.0 |   Clash

    This side-stepping of the usual Hyperdub format is most welcome. We want more.
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  15. 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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  16. 6.0 |   Uncut

    Print edition only


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