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8.8
54452
8.8 |
The AU Review
Smoky, dark, complex, threatening, warm, alluring, mysterious, enigmatic and attitude-filled are just some of the words that jump into my mind when listening to Secondhand Rapture
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8.0
54454
8.0 |
musicOMH
At the heart of each of the songs here is a touch of resonance – the kind that all the best pop records have
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8.0
55006
8.0 |
God Is In The TV
In 7 months time, this album will appear on more than a few ‘best of 2013’ lists
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7.5
54574
7.5 |
Pretty Much Amazing
It does not always work, but in short, orchestral bursts, MS MR demonstrate that they can transcend the confines of goth synth-pop, and produce one of the most memorable debuts of the year
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7.0
54455
7.0 |
Slant Magazine
MS MR's knack for durable hooks is what keeps the album's gloomy goth-pop anchored
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7.0
54450
7.0 |
The Digital Fix
An assured and auspicious debut that is never less than involving
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7.0
54726
7.0 |
Consequence Of Sound
Secondhand Rapture blurs the line between throwing up our hands in defeat and throwing them up in joy
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7.0
54810
7.0 |
All Music
Shines when MS MR avoid the somewhat heavy-handed feel that creeps into a few of its tracks and let some air into their sound
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6.0
54848
6.0 |
Pitchfork
It’s all well and good having a pristine launch strategy, but it means nothing if you can’t follow it with something that invites genuine engagement
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6.0
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6.0 |
Under The Radar
A sturdy, if familiar-sounding, debut
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6.0
54449
6.0 |
Independent on Sunday
Each song sounds much like the last but with hooks like this, who needs prizes for subtlety?
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6.0
54451
6.0 |
DIY
They've got some good ideas, but perhaps just aren't ready for a full-length release
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6.0
54529
6.0 |
Q
Dip-dyed electronica for the Tumblr generation. Print edition only
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5.0
54912
5.0 |
PopMatters
Often underwhelming and frustratingly predictable début
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4.0
54576
4.0 |
The Fly
‘Secondhand Rapture’ feels overlong, hampered by a lyrical palette that seems to mirror the relationship struggles of a Twilight film
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4.0
54453
4.0 |
The Independent
The expressions of vague disquiet and regret have a hollow ring
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