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8.5
74431
8.5 |
The Line Of Best Fit
In confronting their own personal heartbreaks and terrors, she and her bandmates have created their most engaging and universal album to date
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8.3
74662
8.3 |
Pitchfork
Lower Dens use the past—its clichés and its innocence—as a lens through which to imagine a queer and open future
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8.1
74436
8.1 |
Earbuddy
Escape From Evil shines brightest when Lower Dens let go and embrace the lighter, more euphoric aspect of their sound
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8.0
74437
8.0 |
The Guardian
Hunter’s rich, alto voice cuts through shimmering synth lines and wobbling electric guitar riffs and takes centre stage
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8.0
75359
8.0 |
No Ripcord
That no matter what tool-kit a band is equipped with, superb songwriting and refined attention to detail and aesthetics always prevail
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8.0
82393
8.0 |
God Is In The TV
An album very strong on melody
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8.0
74599
8.0 |
All Music
There's an ache behind these songs that belies their radio-ready packaging
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8.0
74623
8.0 |
Uncut
A record about grief, and at times hits hard. Print edition only
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8.0
74495
8.0 |
Exclaim
Lower Dens continuing to push themselves into new sonic territory, the hallmark of any great band
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8.0
74586
8.0 |
PopMatters
There’s a balance between climate and movement that, with some ‘80s pop/rock/post-punk guitar styles and Hunter’s dramatic singing style, recalls early Cure, Echo and the Bunnymen, and the darker side of New Order and other Factory Records releases
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7.5
74564
7.5 |
Pretty Much Amazing
What it lacks in realism it makes up for in groovy new-wave guitar licks, other-worldly instrumentation and production par excellence
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7.0
74590
7.0 |
Under The Radar
The group still deploys churning, driving melodies, but now their pristine guitar work and calculated synth flourishes are much looser, more dynamic, and, in some instances, more volatile
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7.0
74432
7.0 |
Tiny Mix Tapes
There is only movement. Only repetition. Only refinement. Lower Dens continue to keenly harness these absolutes with daunting finesse
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7.0
74433
7.0 |
Rolling Stone
The multi-chromatic pop song sees the band crossing over from krautrock to synth-pop
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7.0
74435
7.0 |
The Music
Jana Hunter’s vocals continue to mesmerise
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6.7
74434
6.7 |
Consequence Of Sound
An album steeped more in mood than specifics
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6.0
74438
6.0 |
DIY
For listeners craving substance served side-by-side with flash, Lower Dens’ world is one worth exploring
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6.0
74463
6.0 |
musicOMH
A patchy, unsatisfactory album
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