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10.0
55544
10.0 |
Independent on Sunday
There is joy in these grooves; the attentive care of studio perfectionists, and the warm embrace of an old friend
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10.0
55631
10.0 |
The Scotsman
It’s immensely satisfying, even for the unconverted
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10.0
56484
10.0 |
Blurt
Chock-a-block with everything you have ever loved about the Boards over the last 15-some-odd years
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9.1
55778
9.1 |
Pretty Much Amazing
It’s the duo’s most sinister and fascinating collection of songs, enrapturing the listener with dystopian soundscapes and frustrating arrangements
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9.0
56022
9.0 |
No Ripcord
A perfect reminder of how well these two can bring their unique aesthetic to life through music
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9.0
55645
9.0 |
Spin
They’ve aged with grace
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9.0
55366
9.0 |
Clash
Burns as brightly as anything they have accomplished thus far
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9.0
55563
9.0 |
PopMatters
Though demanding repeated listens, Tomorrow’s Harvest distinguishes itself by making intense commitment a welcome task for the summer of 2013
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9.0
55599
9.0 |
All Music
The consistent excellence of Tomorrow's Harvest is as comforting as a collection of quietly menacing android fever dreams like these could possibly be
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9.0
55601
9.0 |
The 405
No matter how you listen to it, Tomorrow's Harvest is astonishing
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9.0
55369
9.0 |
Drowned In Sound
Fulfils our bravest expectations
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8.7
55648
8.7 |
Beats Per Minute
Tomorrow’s Harvest finds the duo launching their sound into Lovecraftian orbit
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8.3
55669
8.3 |
Paste Magazine
There’s a sense of purpose and forward motion on this record where old tracks had a feeling of circling in place until the tape eroded. If anything, it’s their war album
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8.3
55562
8.3 |
Pitchfork
It’s clear that they still, after all this time and all the imitators, own this world. And it’s nice to hear that they’re still inhabiting it
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8.2
56545
8.2 |
AltSounds
Its lack of immediacy and warmth make patience a pre-requisite for enjoyment, but those that engage with this VHS sci-fi realm will be rewarded
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8.0
57020
8.0 |
God Is In The TV
Lie back, put the headphones on and let Boards of Canada take you somewhere
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8.0
55672
8.0 |
Fact
It’s an album that, in the age of the split-second news cycle, demands to be approached in a measured, thoughtful fashion; an album that lays claim an hour of your time, and actually justifies that claim
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8.0
55717
8.0 |
Loud And Quiet
The size and scale of this collection of tracks is staggering
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8.0
55758
8.0 |
FasterLouder
The sort of album that creeps in through the bathroom window of your consciousness, rather than barging down the front door
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8.0
55759
8.0 |
Slant Magazine
Their aural magic is as evocative as ever
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8.0
55772
8.0 |
The Irish Times
A delightful return
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8.0
55370
8.0 |
DIY
However dark this album feels it remains notable progress. Boards of Canada have created a fascinating vision
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8.0
55371
8.0 |
The Fly
A psycho-spiritual stormer
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8.0
55372
8.0 |
Time Out
Anyone whose mind was readjusted by their magnificent debut ‘Music Has the Right to Children’ will be more than impressed. Everyone else: prepare to be indoctrinated
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8.0
55391
8.0 |
NME
The granular murk of earlier albums is gone, allowing the band's brilliant melodies and intricately textured sounds to sparkle darkly. Print edition only
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8.0
55402
8.0 |
Mojo
May be seasoned with hints of Eno and Tangerine Dream, but in truth, Boards of Canada are peerless. Print edition only
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8.0
55474
8.0 |
musicOMH
There are plenty of beautiful moments here, the sort of moments which continue to propel BOC well ahead of many of their IDM contemporaries
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8.0
55485
8.0 |
The Line Of Best Fit
Neither a huge leap forward nor a step back for the pair, it sounds decidedly humble for an album heralded with such fanfare
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8.0
55492
8.0 |
The Guardian
Tomorrow's Harvest may not shout for your attention, but it certainly rewards it
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8.0
55571
8.0 |
The Digital Fix
The album as a complete piece is a careful balancing act, seventeen distinct ideas explored and extrapolated yet all sewn together into a cohesive story
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8.0
55575
8.0 |
Consequence Of Sound
While their latest transmission isn’t the easiest to receive, upon success, it can be the most rewarding piece of science fiction in years
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7.5
55639
7.5 |
A.V. Club
The expertly crafted aesthetic doesn’t fully compensate for its underdeveloped structure
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7.0
55643
7.0 |
Rolling Stone
Like an intricate artifact found preserved in a glacier, this album is impressive to behold, but cold to the touch
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7.0
55665
7.0 |
Under The Radar
Overall, what stands out about Harvest isn't a single track-it's that the entire album seems like a carefully crafted whole
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7.0
56486
7.0 |
Entertainment.ie
Offers plenty of evidence that their best days may not yet be behind them
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6.0
56124
6.0 |
Q
What it doesn't offer is much in the way of surprises. Print edition only
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6.0
55367
6.0 |
The Arts Desk
Continues an admirable tradition of tricksy electronic artistry, of avoiding obvious media definition
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6.0
55368
6.0 |
The Skinny
It's a more than welcome return for the beloved duo, but some way from the glorious second coming that certain fans may have been hoping for
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6.0
55549
6.0 |
The Observer
There are out-of-fashion breakbeats and arpeggiating synths, redolent of 70s film soundtracks. Crackly transmissions alternate with washes of amniotic analogue sound, all studded with rare vocal samples whose purpose is rarely comfort
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