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9.0
54400
9.0 |
The AU Review
The experimental visionary has done it again
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8.7
54399
8.7 |
Bowlegs
A stunning record that grows on every listen
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8.4
54577
8.4 |
Sputnik Music (staff)
Less about genre spotting and more about the vibe, which is a corny way of saying listen to the goddamn tunes
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8.0
54398
8.0 |
The 405
A reassertion of what made Wilkinson's output great in the first place
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8.0
54407
8.0 |
Drowned In Sound
Bibio’s most streamlined recording to date. It resonates without making much noise. After years of tinkering with different sonic themes, it seems an understated approach works best
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8.0
54500
8.0 |
All Music
Even with some of its more unpredictable moments, Silver Wilkinson offers a scenic route through Bibio's music that showcases its depth as well as its breadth
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8.0
54525
8.0 |
Q
The result is gorgeous. Print edition only
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7.0
54537
7.0 |
NME
The man from Wolverhampton really knows how to work it. Print edition only
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7.0
54469
7.0 |
musicOMH
After several listens its subtleties are revealed and things gradually fall into place, demonstrating how it should be heard independently, and judged on its own merits
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7.0
54492
7.0 |
DIY
An album that combines all the facets of Bibio’s character that have made him such an interesting and, at times, frustrating musician
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7.0
54634
7.0 |
Clash
No real surprises spring out, but tracks like ‘Dye The Water Green’ and ‘You’ demonstrate an impeccable creative beauty that his juniors will struggle to match
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7.0
55624
7.0 |
FasterLouder
It’s an album rich with detail and colour – one built off of brief, hauntingly beautiful moments
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6.5
54397
6.5 |
The Line Of Best Fit
A solid return to (mostly) familiar, territory
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6.2
54601
6.2 |
Pitchfork
The problem is that while Ambivalence Avenue was a pleasant surprise in all forms, an astounding leap from an unexpected source that constantly offered new sounds, Silver Wilkinson provides the same thing without the surprises
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6.0
54642
6.0 |
PopMatters
In the age of chillwave and Instagram, one can’t necessarily fault Wilkinson for losing his taste for kitsch. But one hopes he needn’t lose his taste for feeling in the process
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6.0
54676
6.0 |
The Irish Times
Solid rather than spectacular
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6.0
55406
6.0 |
Mojo
The odd uptempo beat rather jars. Print edition only
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6.0
54549
6.0 |
Slant Magazine
His choice to wear his heart on his sleeve ultimately rescues the album from its otherwise largely vanilla contents
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5.0
56434
5.0 |
Under The Radar
Going organic may have its advantages, but for Stephen Wilkinson it's a move that doesn't come naturally
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