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7.5
55323
7.5 |
The Line Of Best Fit
They’ve used the time to come to terms with the loss of Cintra and create a sonic identity beyond his input, and it turns out that they didn’t really need him, and, just maybe, he was stalling their progress
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7.5
56178
7.5 |
The Quietus
Its slightly weaker opening doesn't hint at the hidden depths within
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7.0
55592
7.0 |
All Music
One of CSS's most creatively fertile and enjoyable pop organisms to date
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7.0
55502
7.0 |
DIY
‘Planta’ is the sound of a band rejuvenated, a diverse yet cohesive effort that tightens the sonic screws without losing any of the warmth and identity they’ve managed to create for themselves
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6.0
55543
6.0 |
Independent on Sunday
Planta feels lightweight; not much really catches the ear or imagination
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6.0
55321
6.0 |
The Arts Desk
Planta is not a game-changer but those who like CSS will find it way better than their 2008 stinker Donkey and on a par with 2011’s La Liberación
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6.0
55663
6.0 |
Slant Magazine
13 is ultimately a solid, back-to-basics return that proves Black Sabbath is still the exemplary blueprint for heavy metal
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5.0
56355
5.0 |
Pitchfork
Instrumentally it’s an electro pop stan’s dream, gloriously cheesy in all the right places
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5.0
55390
5.0 |
NME
An album that mostly just feels tired. Print edition only
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5.0
55573
5.0 |
Consequence Of Sound
Even among these highs, the pairing of Lovefoxxx and Sitek has resulted in a few highly combustible selections which burn themselves out quickly and with little lasting effect
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4.0
55556
4.0 |
musicOMH
Planta provides a passable imitation of themselves, but sadly it’s nowhere near as good as they were
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4.0
55322
4.0 |
The Skinny
CSS are meant to be hot; Planta is ultimately tepid and falls short of their own standards
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4.0
55340
4.0 |
Uncut
A group clinging on rather than pushing forward. Print edition only
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4.0
55341
4.0 |
Q
It's hard not to think that CSS's moment has passed. Print edition only
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4.0
56579
4.0 |
Rolling Stone
The relative professionalism of Planta – executive produced by TV on the Radio's Dave Sitek – plays mostly to their weaknesses
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4.0
56216
4.0 |
Mojo
CSS's party-forever commitment is faltering. Print edition only
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4.0
56324
4.0 |
Under The Radar
Some of the songs on Planta begin as dark as the worst in Interpol's catalog. It's really no fun, and the tone makes it a lot harder to choke down the lyrics
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2.0
55716
2.0 |
The Fly
A tuneless, tiresome rabble of a record
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