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8.0
55698
8.0 |
The 405
She harnesses some of the power of post-dubsteap á la James Blake or Jamie Woon, but she also imbues her icy electronica with more pop noises and a healthy dose of classical sounds
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8.0
55700
8.0 |
The Skinny
The beats, rooted in electro and synth-pop, are a perfect, moody accompaniment to Emika's treated, reverb-shrouded vocals
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7.3
55780
7.3 |
AltSounds
As a singer, composer, writer and producer she shows how she can do it all and remain true to herself
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7.0
56030
7.0 |
The Quietus
Cements her reputation as a talented producer brimming with ideas, but it also suggests a young artist not quite sure which strengths she wants to play to
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7.0
55699
7.0 |
All Music
A mix of retro and modern ideas keeps the release interesting, as do the slight soundscape shifts between shadowy synth pop, electroclash, and witch house
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7.0
55697
7.0 |
musicOMH
Represents Emika as a fascinating artist with immeasurable promise
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6.0
55701
6.0 |
Q
If Emika's voice lets her down in a bit in places, as a producer she knows how to mould it into strange and interesting shapes. Print edition only
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6.0
56477
6.0 |
No Ripcord
If she were to assimilate the finest points of DVA with the confidence and innovation of her debut, minds could be blown. For now though, her ambition seems a little forced
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6.0
56871
6.0 |
PopMatters
As an album the whole thing works, as it is extremely cogent in both its sound design and vibe
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5.9
55843
5.9 |
Pitchfork
It represents only a mild progression from the themes and sonics of Emika, and while there are occasional hooky pop moments to equal that album's finest, those songs rarely stray beyond the limits set by their predecessors
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