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8.0
33579
8.0 |
Drowned In Sound
Emika’s successful merging of techno and dubstep though, can only be credited to her great understanding and enthusiasm for both ... a very accomplished debut
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8.0
33580
8.0 |
The Observer
An intriguing work: dark, seductive and as hard to pin down as its creator
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8.0
33581
8.0 |
BBC
It’s the sheer intensity of the whole package that seduces. Pop enough to be immediately accessible, but dark enough to be mysterious and provocative
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8.0
33582
8.0 |
Subba Cultcha
Think the icy tension of The XX meets the occasional piercing self awareness of PJ Harvey in a world of electronica and you may be somewhere near this album: a surprise for a new listener certainly
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8.0
33606
8.0 |
Uncut
A singular and significant new voice at the interface between pop and dubstep. Print edition only
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8.0
33607
8.0 |
Mojo
12 fascinating electro-symphonic constructions. Print edition only
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8.0
33609
8.0 |
The 405
Emika’s debut is incredibly strong and consistent in it’s approach. It takes something and builds and expands it, drawing upon an influence while still maintaining a strong sense of personal identity and originality
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8.0
34237
8.0 |
Q
The sound she assembles is totally fresh. Print edition only
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8.0
35510
8.0 |
Beats Per Minute
The malicious, heaving bass hooks dominate the album, but the intricacies remain clear and intact and Emika’s voice has more than enough room without fighting the mid-range for space
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7.4
35539
7.4 |
Pitchfork
At its core, this is about the beats, as silvery and scalloped as a Frank Gehry facade. It's a slippery record, careful to never show Emika's face too clearly
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7.0
33586
7.0 |
AU Review
There’s little light relief here – it makes Portishead’s Third sound like Olly Murs – but if its darkness you dig, Emika’s your girl
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7.0
34352
7.0 |
DIY
Eerie ice-cool bleep-age
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6.0
33583
6.0 |
The Irish Times
It’s a seductive, impressive affair, the sound of a producer showing just how much potential she has to offer
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5.0
33584
5.0 |
The Digital Fix
The likes of '3 Hours' and 'Come Catch Me' are distinct enough to emerge from the disquieting assault but the album's unstilting approach asks a lot of its audience
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