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8.0
48330
8.0 |
The Arts Desk
Even completely disconnected from the clubbing experience Lindstrøm hits the button since this will inject rolling good cheer into any old evening
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8.0
48332
8.0 |
The Guardian
A veritable feast of grin-inducing dancefloor treats
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8.0
48337
8.0 |
All Music
Smalhans is, like its predecessors, ultimately its own complete, unified statement; one that is, in its deceptively humble way, as ambitious and assured as anything he's done
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8.0
48338
8.0 |
PlayGround
Smalhans knows no pause, no hesitations, it sounds vibrant, analogue and elastic
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8.0
48351
8.0 |
Q
As if Vangelis had belatedly discovered the joys of raving. Print edition only
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8.0
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8.0 |
BBC
Lindstrøm remains one of those artists making dancefloor-friendly music that also works well in a domestic environment
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7.6
48334
7.6 |
Pitchfork
The six tracks are no-frills versions of Lindstrøm doing what he does best: endlessly spiraling, cosmic dance that maintains an earthy humanity
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7.5
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Beats Per Minute
Lindstrøm is a master at what he does and Smalhans is a rousing, straight-faced reminder of that
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7.0
48557
7.0 |
No Ripcord
It’s entirely possible to listen to the tracks without really sensing their intricacies, as unobtrusive exercises in build and release – as great “study music”, perhaps
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7.0
48349
7.0 |
Uncut
It has an effortless momentum and addictive melodic pull. Print edition only
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7.0
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7.0 |
Consequence Of Sound
Smallhans is an electronic purist’s dream and reestablishes Lindstrøm as an innovative producer who is capable of powerful work
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6.0
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6.0 |
NME
Each of these six songs is named after a traditional Norwegian dish, and together they cook up a satisfying if unadventurous snack
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6.0
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6.0 |
musicOMH
This record is constructed from a spare palette of synths and brittle drum machines: an entirely synthetic soundscape lacking in any nuance or human warmth
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6.0
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6.0 |
PopMatters
If you can get by the instruments of choice and shed your pop-cultural and historical references long enough to forgive the undeniably cheesy synth lines you may just find yourself appreciating this record for what I believe it was intended to be — upbeat, easy-listening dance music
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4.0
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4.0 |
Prefix
All it takes is a little sonic friction for a bland song to become compelling, and Smalhans is frictionless—adroit alien music, not intended for human consumption
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