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9.3
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9.3 |
Paste Magazine
It might just be the greatest crossover sleeper success of the year so far
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8.0
65678
8.0 |
No Ripcord
Sylvan Esso occupies a newly essential niche in the seemingly-crowded arena of female-fronted indie-electronic outfits
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8.0
65789
8.0 |
Loud And Quiet
Amelia’s proclivity for depicting melody syncs seamlessly with Sanborn’s crisp and colourful electronica pulses and muscular drum beats
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8.0
65791
8.0 |
The 405
A solid debut that's both captivating and understated
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8.0
65667
8.0 |
NME
Heartfelt, human electronica that pulses with a folksy emotion thanks to Meath’s beautifully warm vocals, the duo’s debut LP is a summer essential
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8.0
65670
8.0 |
Exclaim
What impresses most here is the quality of the vocal melodies as well as the attention paid to carving out solid low end frequencies
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8.0
65945
8.0 |
The Irish Times
You’re slowly bedazzled by an album of rich, sweet, vital sounds
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8.0
66160
8.0 |
musicOMH
The folk elements lend Sylvan Esso a calm, and a daytime splendour, but Sanborn’s dance-oriented production, especially on the more electronic tracks, are set to be perfect 2am jams
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8.0
69392
8.0 |
Under The Radar
There is a certain playfulness on Sylvan Esso that gives the record its undeniable charm
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7.9
65671
7.9 |
Earbuddy
A concisely minimalist and precise record
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7.5
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7.5 |
A.V. Club
It’s synthpop for people who like folk, emphasizing the human rather than the robotic
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7.5
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7.5 |
The Line Of Best Fit
This is a seductive and beguiling record
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7.0
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7.0 |
PopMatters
Sylvan Esso would be an impressive statement for a long-established act, but considering it’s a first step for this duo, there may be no ceiling for an act that can rumble the dancefloor like this
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7.0
65913
7.0 |
Uncut
Fruitful marriage of rustic Americana and back-porch electronics. Print edition only
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6.7
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6.7 |
Consequence Of Sound
A true achievement for a duo who are just starting to sow their musical seeds
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6.2
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6.2 |
Pitchfork
Sylvan Esso is feel-good music on all fronts, and when it comes time to throw on something at a summer gathering that’ll make people feel slightly hipper than they were when they arrived, Sylvan Esso will be a go-to
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