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9.0
45584
9.0 |
Blurt
A lovely, melodious, engaging work of electronic music that will play just as well in the bedroom as it will on the dance floor
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8.0
45198
8.0 |
hhv.de mag
The two friends of Psychedelic House stack 808s, Juno-106s and wavestations without samples into dreamy polyphonic hybrids
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8.0
45228
8.0 |
All Music
It might be a little less striking than their debut, but it shows that at the very least, Takahashi and Weiss are even more versatile than previously imagined
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8.0
45235
8.0 |
DIY
Sonically more expansive and impressive than their previous output
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8.0
45287
8.0 |
Consequence Of Sound
Teengirl Fantasy’s interpretation of dance-pop through a technical EDM filter recalls Sonic Youth’s re-interpretation of hardcore punk through indie rock
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8.0
45095
8.0 |
Clash
Melodies that burrow under your skin and up-to-the-minute production make ‘Tracer’ a record to savour
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8.0
45096
8.0 |
Slant Magazine
One of the most consistent EDM albums of the year, Tracer refuses to simply alternate between disco and electronica; it blends the two, and should prompt enough repeat listens to confirm Weiss and Takahashi's place alongside the pioneers they've collaborated with
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8.0
45098
8.0 |
The Digital Fix
The American duo’s transition from sampling to using their own vocalists brings a diversified and organic atmosphere to the album, a clearer reflection of their visceral and emphatic live shows
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7.0
45153
7.0 |
NME
It's a nest of treasures
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7.0
45432
7.0 |
Spin
They're at their best when simply feeing their way around in the dark, as unsure as the listener as to what might happen next. Curiosity becomes them
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7.0
45885
7.0 |
Pitchfork
They craft immaculate headphones music, full of enveloping small details
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6.6
45611
6.6 |
Beats Per Minute
Coming up with interesting sounds isn’t an issue for these guys, it’s putting them together that is. Teengirl Fantasy remains a worthwhile project. Here’s to hoping they can deliver in three
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6.0
45348
6.0 |
PopMatters
Tracer is full of traces of melodies and snatches of ideas on its instrumental tracks, and they are ... interesting, if not wholly successful
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6.0
45379
6.0 |
No Ripcord
Makes a good attempt at being a strong electronic album, and there is still plenty of content here for big fans of both EDM and IDM music to enjoy. Unfortunately, Teengirl Fantasy still needs to learn how to incorporate more of themselves into their music
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6.0
45097
6.0 |
Bowlegs
With tracks like Inca finding the perfect balance between the restless and the flow it feels like the twosome are onto something here. Maybe the balance isn’t quite right as yet, but when they hit form it works wonders
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6.0
45109
6.0 |
The Line Of Best Fit
Tracer is a gentle evolutionary shift into slightly more compelling territory. Marginally more interesting than its predecessor while trying out a different sound, it suggests the duo might be slowly growing in confidence
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6.0
45113
6.0 |
Under The Radar
This Teengirl Fantasy release is sure to delight fans of cutting edge EDM and anyone interested in more experimental sonic adventures
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6.0
45125
6.0 |
The Irish Times
Teengirl Fantasy’s emotive, panoramic grooves are beautifully sculpted
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6.0
45137
6.0 |
Drowned In Sound
Stripped of any chillwave elements, Tracer owes much more to techno than the house vibes of the previous record
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5.0
45099
5.0 |
Uncut
An enticing fantasy, but the reality leaves you cold. Print edition only
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5.0
45983
5.0 |
The Quietus
It's ultimately a solid enough album, but one that's difficult to love, there are moments where it soars, but just as often it falls flat on its face in its attempts at heady depth
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