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Crawling Up The Stairs

Pure X

Crawling Up The Stairs

Second collection of reverb-heavy lo-fi indie rock from the Austin-based trio

ADM rating[?]

7.0

Label
Merok
UK Release date
13/05/2013
US Release date
14/05/2013
  1. 8.5 |   The 405

    It's harrowing and downright depressing listening at times, but the best art often comes from the worst of situations
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  2. 8.0 |   Bowlegs

    An emotional rollercoaster of a record
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  3. 8.0 |   musicOMH

    A very fine follow up that sees them once again exploring the inner workings of their souls and collective psyche with often beautiful results
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  4. 8.0 |   Fact

    For all the setbacks and suffering Pure X have apparently gone through, Crawling Up The Stairs is a real achievement, and probably all the better for such experiences
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  5. 8.0 |   Beats Per Minute

    Listening through the album takes you on an emotional journey that it’s clear that Pure X have carefully mapped out
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  6. 7.7 |   AltSounds

    A bleaker and more emotionally turbulent album, and that may be off-putting to those who were initially drawn to the warmth and haziness that Pleasure had to offer
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  7. 7.5 |   The Line Of Best Fit

    By the end of this bumpy road, Pure X have reached a positive creative terrain that suggests their long climb up the from the bottom was worth all the effort and pain it took to get there
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  8. 7.0 |   Pitchfork

    It may not be as instantly gratifying as Pleasure, but it's more sophisticated and self-aware
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  9. 7.0 |   DIY

    It’s the vivid personal nature of the newly emerged vocals – breaching on almost disturbing at times - that gives ‘Crawling’ a more distinct intensity than its predecessor
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  10. 7.0 |   The Fly

    Whilst often brilliant, ‘Crawling…’ makes you wonder why Pure X have swapped pleasure for pain
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  11. 7.0 |   Uncut

    It is a wispy thing, not always easy to grip. But its more soulful moments can be quietly transcendent. Print edition only

  12. 6.0 |   All Music

    The combination of ugly hard times and pretty music can be unsettling
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  13. 6.0 |   No Ripcord

    A more difficult proposition than its predecessor, with both Grace’s and Jenkin’s voice nearly cracking with the strain at some points, but when they stick within their limits it’s definitely a worthwhile listen
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  14. 6.0 |   NME

    A record that doesn't really demand repeated listens
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  15. 5.0 |   PopMatters

    Pure X needs to write stronger songs to fit with their talents
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