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Tourist/Sleeper

Seams

Tourist/Sleeper

Double ep from the Hampshire-born electronica producer James Welch

ADM rating[?]

6.9

Label
Full Time Hobby
UK Release date
30/07/2012
US Release date
30/07/2012
  1. 8.0 |   AU Review

    Seams is exceptional. This album is obsessive and immersive. It even harbours a hint of humanity in every note. That is quite an accomplishment
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  2. 8.0 |   The Skinny

    Seams' music is emotional, precise and elegantly structured
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  3. 7.5 |   The Line Of Best Fit

    While the two pieces are split at the middle and form two very disparate movements both musically and in mood, together they represent a strong semblance of a whole that boldly announces the highly anticipated arrival of Seams to the electronic music world
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  4. 7.1 |   Pitchfork

    There's more than enough potential in this compelling, absorbing collection to suggest that he'll one day cultivate the kind of mystery that's truly transporting
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  5. 7.0 |   BBC

    Amongst the initial chimes and fizzes creep shadows of Four Tet and Gold Panda – never wholly distracting from Welch’s meticulous designs, but their presences can’t be ignored
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  6. 7.0 |   NME

    Its brooding and beautiful electronic music, and it more than deserves your attention
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  7. 7.0 |   Bowlegs

    These two rather different sets of tracks make for an enlightening and contrasting listen
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  8. 7.0 |   Clash

    It’s not quite an essential purchase, but this set marks Seams out as a promising new producer
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  9. 6.0 |   Q

    UK newcomer's Teutonic-inspired electronica. Print edition only


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