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8.5
28190
8.5 |
The 405
These are songs that would be fit to literally soundtrack an afternoon of sun and shade
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8.5
28198
8.5 |
Prefix
A wholly original atmosphere that enshrouds everything they do
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8.2
28235
8.2 |
Beats Per Minute
Proves far more complex than the label of psych-folk would indicate, to the point that its small flaws are easily forgivable
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8.0
28610
8.0 |
BBC
A very charming collection that, for all of its left-of-centre intent, actually possesses more mass appeal than its makers might realise
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8.0
28943
8.0 |
Uncut
Print edition only
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8.0
28202
8.0 |
The Digital Fix
Sun & Shade places a little more emphasis on melody while retaining that ear for the weird and wonderful
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8.0
28178
8.0 |
Bowlegs
It seems unfair to everyone else that they can come up with the goods year after year – but that’s exactly what they seem to be doing
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8.0
28182
8.0 |
Consequence Of Sound
Just begs to be played outdoors as the sun sets and the lightning bugs come out
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7.9
28175
7.9 |
Pitchfork
Despite their ultra-slack style and prodigious output, nothing about them says "half-assed," so it's another year, another fine Woods album.
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7.5
28176
7.5 |
A.V. Club
While Sun And Shade might feel a bit familiar in places, this return trip to a sonic realm so warm and inviting is similarly pleasing
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7.0
28329
7.0 |
The Quietus
A sense of exuberant joy makes its way into pretty much everything Woods dabble in
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7.0
28416
7.0 |
Drowned In Sound
Hit and miss. Still, I wouldn’t have it any other way
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6.8
29336
6.8 |
Paste Magazine
There’s much to be said for any band that can cover so much sonic territory in 12 tracks and 45 minutes
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6.0
28177
6.0 |
The Skinny
Might not change your summer, but it'll give you something pretty to nod along to as the world drifts past your window
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6.0
28184
6.0 |
Tiny Mix Tapes
Woods are not the same reeling unit of earth-scorchers they were two years ago
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6.0
28186
6.0 |
Spin
Slightly psychedelic and frequently sticky, breezily charming and pleasantly woozy
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5.0
29699
5.0 |
PopMatters
There’s little doubt that Sun and Shade could be a satisfying 30-minute indie-folk record with a bit of self-editing
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5.0
29891
5.0 |
No Ripcord
If you are going to delve into the restricting realm of lo-fi, there has to be emotional and appealing substance and quality in the songs themselves
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5.0
28468
5.0 |
Under The Radar
[A] mild disappointment
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