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Exclaim
Carpenter knows exactly how to appease his fans, and with Lost Themes, he has given them just what they want
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8.0
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The FT
It resembles a time capsule from his heyday, the combination of symphonic synthesisers and claustrophobic basslines
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8.0
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The Skinny
If Carpenter has come here to chew bubblegum and kick ass, then surely he’s all out of bubblegum
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8.0
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All Music
As he leaps from one thrill to the next, he evokes his past without rehashing it, delivering a complete and immensely satisfying portrait of his music along the way.
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7.6
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Pitchfork
Each track is a sort of mini-score unto itself, shuffling a theme through a variety of moods and variations
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7.5
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Consequence Of Sound
He’s not starting a new chapter or calling himself brilliant. It’s just a portrait telling the world, loudly, cleverly, deviously: He is who he is
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7.0
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Uncut
These immersive, synth-driven compositions may never match the brooding atmosphere of the filmmaker's early scores like Halloween and Assault On Precinct 13, but still have much to commend. Print edition only
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PopMatters
Lost Themes is a quality milestone, perhaps even a step toward getting more Carpenter in at least one medium
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7.0
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The Quietus
It's an enjoyable, occasionally frustrating ride, and one that takes a few listens to sink in, even if its just to unburden yourself of your expectations
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6.8
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Earbuddy
Those already familiar with Carpenter’s work as a composer will enjoy Lost Themes for the nostalgia alone. That old ’80s-sounding Casio keyboard returns, as expected, but the production value is considerably higher than his earlier work
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6.5
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Under The Radar
While Lost Themes may ultimately be slight compared to the filmmaker's finest soundtrack work, it's certainly a welcome new footnote in the Carpenter legend
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6.0
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State
Contains a glorious formula that works perfectly for those in search of a nostalgic trip with modern production
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5.0
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Rolling Stone
The prog-pomp of "Domain" and "Mystery" are the aural equivalent of too much CGI
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4.0
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Crack
It exhausts itself in attempting too much in too little time, and the grooves themselves mostly fall short of the eye-patch-motorcyclist gusto of his other soundtracks
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