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8.0
56559
8.0 |
The Independent
Hebronix finds him marrying his natural pop melodic sensibilities to quixotic rock arrangements rooted in American indie modes
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8.0
56561
8.0 |
Slant Magazine
Finds Blumberg once again embracing the familiar sounds of '90s alternative rock that he's mined throughout his career, but this time marrying them to the sprawling, expansive structures of Krautrock and post-rock
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8.0
56587
8.0 |
The Fly
Blumberg has melded a sound that’s truly his own
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8.0
56607
8.0 |
Mojo
A six-track solo debut that unfurls its post-Mascisian guitar=pop sensibilities with feline elegance. Print edition only
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8.0
56688
8.0 |
The Line Of Best Fit
A labyrinthine effort you’ll find almost impossible to not get lost in
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8.0
56721
8.0 |
PopMatters
Blumberg attains an excellence on Unreal that isn’t usually expected of a debut album
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8.0
56744
8.0 |
Drowned In Sound
If its six, lengthy tracks appear slightly light in quantity, their unfolding riches more than justify their quality
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7.9
57243
7.9 |
Beats Per Minute
After spending time with the album you’ll find that each song possesses an airy, sing-songy hook that’s easy to latch onto
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7.0
56563
7.0 |
NME
This is warm, sleepy music that buzzes like a fridge. Best heard lying down
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7.0
56927
7.0 |
Clash
Blumberg adopts an already accomplished and familiar formula – but it’s one that, through his subtle twists, still manages to feel intimate and fresh
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6.8
56616
6.8 |
Paste Magazine
Perhaps Blumberg didn’t know at the start that the Hebronix release would lead to a split from his band, but most of the six songs on Unreal catch him in the mood to say goodbye
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6.7
56784
6.7 |
Pitchfork
Blumberg is a capable, if not particularly distinguished guitarist. He is also a songwriter with an unusual gift for sticky, familiar hooks and the issue here is that Unreal puts far more emphasis on the former
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6.0
56560
6.0 |
The Guardian
Blumberg hasn't quite shaken off his previous band's early-90s vibe, but isn't afraid to experiment
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6.0
56557
6.0 |
DIY
It dishes out moments of pure brilliance and moments of pure laziness in equal part
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6.0
56558
6.0 |
Consequence Of Sound
For all the novel ideas and soundscapes Blumberg packs into Unreal, the record gets dragged down by excess
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5.8
56562
5.8 |
A.V. Club
Where Unreal shines is in its beguiling bursts of texture
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4.0
57191
4.0 |
Q
It's all tastefully executed, but there is painfully little to get excited about. Print edition only
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