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9.0
63560
9.0 |
musicOMH
The musical landscapes he creates project a distinct lack of people and human form, focusing instead on geography, architecture and even in places phenomena such as weather
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8.0
63548
8.0 |
Mojo
Conjures the eerie ambience of forsaken urban landscapes. Print edition only
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8.0
63549
8.0 |
Uncut
Inspired concept, superlative execution. Print edition only
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8.0
63546
8.0 |
The Line Of Best Fit
This is a fantastic record. Not at all one that will ensnare the majority’s hearts, but one that will reward a precious few greatly
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8.0
63668
8.0 |
All Music
Another fine example of Hauschka's combination of inspired musicianship and almost palpable emotion
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8.0
63840
8.0 |
The Irish Times
Bertelmann’s layered recording techniques benefit an album so full of life it’s hard to believe that the other instruments you hear, whether harp or balafon, are produced by his keyboard
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7.0
63751
7.0 |
PopMatters
Abandoned City is a concept that is invigorating to listen to, and the push and pull between various strands might leave you, at times, feeling utterly and completely and totally breathless
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7.0
63786
7.0 |
NME
Ghostly odes to fallen municipalities we humans have left behind
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7.0
64023
7.0 |
God Is In The TV
When Hauschka’s stars are properly aligned – the minimal beauty of ‘Craco’ and the taut daring contrast of ‘Pripyat’ being two perfect cases in point – it is a bold, expressive juxtaposition
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7.0
63544
7.0 |
Slant Magazine
By allowing himself to trust his instrument and push himself to make bolder, more resonant statements, Hauschka has created the finest work of his caree
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7.0
63545
7.0 |
The 405
Its most inviting moments come tucked away in the calmer less darker IDM influenced tracks
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6.7
63841
6.7 |
Consequence Of Sound
The ingenuity of Bertelmann’s performance on Abandoned City is astounding, his ability to turn an acoustic piano into the various sounds and structures here nothing short of mesmerizing
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6.5
63543
6.5 |
Pitchfork
Within its limits, the album is fairly diverse, though after so many records, the style might be wearing a bit thin
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6.0
64010
6.0 |
The Quietus
An always-involving but never quite satisfying listen
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6.0
63547
6.0 |
Q
The German composer conjures cerebral techno from his piano. Print edition only
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6.0
63592
6.0 |
The FT
Percussive noises rustle and click at the margins giving a gothic spin to soundtracks about ghost towns
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6.0
63604
6.0 |
Drowned In Sound
A fascinating study of exploiting a modest toolkit far beyond its means
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