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10.0
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Eye Weekly
An album that aims higher than the sun and quite often surpasses it
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9.1
21676
9.1 |
A.V. Club
Unexpectedly gorgeous
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9.0
21045
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Rave Magazine
They’ve never sounded this comfortable in their own skin before
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9.0
21814
9.0 |
Consequence Of Sound
It’s very hard to determine what the actual standout from this album will be, because literally every track is full to the absolute brim with the genius of seasoned veterans
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8.6
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Pitchfork
Even in the dead of winter, Zonoscope does its job beautifully. Imagine how it'll sound when you don't have to layer up to go outside
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8.0
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Spin
Deeply textured enough to seduce any headphone shut-in
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8.0
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Evening Standard
Cut Copy are Australia's own Hot Chip - and dance music doesn't get much better than this
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8.0
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Drowned In Sound
Might well be the band's boldest effort to date
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8.0
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musicOMH
Another step nearer the masterpiece this band are increasingly capable of delivering
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8.0
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State
Any of the 11 tracks on Zonoscope could be a highlight
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8.0
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Under The Radar
Blends all their influences into a multi-movement haze of electronics
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8.0
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The Quietus
Anyone wanting to start a pop band: banish the Top 40 from your listening post and just listen to Cut Copy ad infinitum
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7.0
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The Line Of Best Fit
Exploring the musical spectrum from dance, trance and techno to guitar drenched indie-pop
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7.0
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A.V. Club
A bubbling, immiscible concoction of sounds that feels very distinctly good, just not quite great
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7.0
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DIY
The hordes will no doubt be kicking up their heels and dancing to it like they just don't care at festivals this summer
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7.0
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FasterLouder
It’s not easy to pick up on the first intake, but stick with it and Zonoscope will reward with every repeat listen
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7.0
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Prefix
They might put out a few clunkers, but for those couple moments when they get it right, Cut Copy can be one of the better bands on earth
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7.0
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Slant Magazine
Shows every sign of being a transitional record
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7.0
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PopMatters
Deviation with mostly good ideas, some great ones, and enough sparkling synth ambrosia and sing-along chorus hooks to get you through
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6.9
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Beats Per Minute
Splattered with stumbled-upon gems, but a little more editing and maybe some more focused songwriting sessions could have really brought Zonoscope into focus
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6.0
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Clash
Cut Copy have had to adapt to the landscape and Zonoscope is a considered attempt at a more kaleidoscopic approach
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6.0
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Rolling Stone
The songs are catchy. But the lovelorn sentiments are generic
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6.0
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Bowlegs
The production is glossy. Details are picked out clearly, like walking through a well planned and brightly lit department stor
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6.0
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BBC
While not quite the amazing leap that Cut Copy made from Bright Like Neon Love to In Ghost Colours, Zonoscope is by no means a bad album
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6.0
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Tiny Mix Tapes
Zonoscope has pleasures to spare, but one cannot fail to be underwhelmed when comparing it to Cut Copy's past work
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6.0
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The Guardian
Almost like a mix tape, taking snatches of recognisable songs and blending them together into their own tracks with the aim of creating a greater whole
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6.0
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Blurt
It lasts far longer than it should, but finally feels like living, breathing music
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6.0
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Q
It's hard not to like the well-tuned synths and dreamy choruses. Print edition only
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5.0
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NME
Expansive 15-minute closer ‘Sun God’ hints at what might have been – namely an excursion into less familiar territory
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4.0
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