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Bloodlines

Barbarossa

Bloodlines

London based singer-songwriter James Mathe's 2nd album of soulful indie folk, this time adding beats, keyboards and electronics to the acoustic mix

ADM rating[?]

7.0

Label
Memphis Industries
UK Release date
05/08/2013
US Release date
06/08/2013
  1. 8.0 |   The Skinny

    A marginal slump in the latter half aside, Bloodlines is a slow-burning triumph
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  2. 8.0 |   The Irish Times

    While the smudged fingerprints of acts as diverse as Jon Hopkins, The Human League and the González himself are generously daubed all over Bloodlines, it is Mathé’s quirky musical aptitude that brings them all deliciously and cohesively together
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  3. 8.0 |   Drowned In Sound

    A great example of someone following their musical instincts into new areas and finding success, Bloodlines is also a highlight of the year so far
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  4. 8.0 |   PopMatters

    A refined collection of sorrowful yet beautiful recollections and lessons that should not be missed
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  5. 7.0 |   The 405

    Bloodlines is a really strong album. It is often on the quiet, more contemplative side, but Barbarossa definitely knows when to pick up the pace
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  6. 7.0 |   musicOMH

    As an album, Bloodlines is one catering for a particular types of mood – it’s a largely introspective record that occasionally brings with it some welcome variation
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  7. 7.0 |   NME

    Blends lyrical emotiveness with slow-tempo electronic touches
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  8. 7.0 |   All Music

    Although Bloodlines takes its time to get under your skin, when it does, it sinks in deep
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  9. 6.0 |   Uncut

    Beneath the sonic modernism lies an artist rather to eager to be Hot Chip's more earnest little brother. Print edition only

  10. 6.0 |   Q

    There's no denying the emotion behind his heartfelt croon. Print edition only

  11. 6.0 |   Consequence Of Sound

    It’s rewarding to those who put in the effort to listen, but the tragedy is that it’s uncertainty will hide it’s successes
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