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Sweet Lights

Sweet Lights

Sweet Lights

Debut album of indie pop from former Capitol Years and War on Drugs guitarist Shai Halperin

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7.4

Label
Highline
UK Release date
30/04/2012
US Release date
08/05/2012
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  1. 9.0 |   The Quietus

    An outstanding record, and one that beautifully showcases the two sides of Halperin: the ability to craft an economical and immediate pop hook, as well as his love of heavy instrumental layers, interweaving parts and rangy, opus-like songs
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  2. 8.0 |   Consequence Of Sound

    A collection of some very good songs and rarely misses its mark
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  3. 8.0 |   musicOMH

    There is a real depth that makes this stand apart. Or, put simply, it's a terrific pop record.
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  4. 8.0 |   Mojo

    CY's more angular edges are absent on Halperin's new project, but that's no bad thing. Print edition only

  5. 6.5 |   Bowlegs

    It’s an unburdened sound, the open space and light arrangement seemingly scribbled from the timeless pop textbook penned by the past masters
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