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8.0
65837
8.0 |
The FT
The perfectly judged electronic textures in “Ropen” – cascading bleeps, shivery distortion, a gripping bass line – sum up the expertise of the tailoring
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8.0
65839
8.0 |
All Music
They bring the playful, brainy spirit of their best work over the years into the 21st century with lively results
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8.0
65841
8.0 |
Clash
Comfortable in their 20-year career, Andy Turner and Ed Handley have their controls set to ‘cerebral’ and no one cares to intervene. ‘Reachy Prints’ is yet another artful and aerial treasure
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8.0
65842
8.0 |
musicOMH
It’s a strange yet fantastic move for a band known for their coherent, cohesive output. There are new tricks in these old dogs yet
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8.0
65888
8.0 |
PopMatters
Reachy Prints is quite something, and it makes you glad to be alive and kicking so you can enjoy the paintings in sound that this duo so deftly accomplishes
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8.0
66081
8.0 |
God Is In The TV
A fine album from one of electronica’s most consistent leading lights
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8.0
66456
8.0 |
The Guardian
Tracks such as Hawkmoth and OH pull the listener in with their dreamy harmonies, typifying a style that has infused contemporary pop and R&B
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7.0
65899
7.0 |
The Music
With the deftest of production upgrades and attention to almost imperceptibly fine details, Reachy Prints punches its weight along with the rest of Plaid’s swelling catalogue
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7.0
65912
7.0 |
Uncut
Charming as ever. Print edition only
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6.4
66182
6.4 |
Sputnik Music (staff)
While not thoroughly engaging, the small hints at brilliance and the rather unique sound design are probably worth at least a listen or two
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6.0
65930
6.0 |
Pitchfork
If Turner and Handley embraced their poppier tendencies, they could conceivably reach a new level of success—stranger things have happened
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6.0
66049
6.0 |
Q
IDM veterans return in quixotic mood. Print edition only
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6.0
65840
6.0 |
The Skinny
It's a thrill to hear Plaid reaching for new summits
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6.0
65838
6.0 |
Exclaim
Album highlight "Tether" is just vintage Plaid: weird and beautifully layered
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