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8.0
75663
8.0 |
musicOMH
Ritual feels like the prelude to something grander and more accomplished, but it’s a mighty fine and impressive one at that
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8.0
75664
8.0 |
State
There is a lot to get through and, with most of the songs clocking in at around the four minute mark, it might be a little bit too much work for some. In this case persistence pays off
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8.0
75743
8.0 |
All Music
Plenty of shimmery, meticulously crafted moments of pure pop bliss that crackle and pop in all the right places
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8.0
75768
8.0 |
Q
A lovely, tender album. Print edition only
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7.0
75891
7.0 |
God Is In The TV
These pieces have the dreamlike quality of fantasia and, despite those clattering, booming drums, it’s hard to imagine there’ll be a more relaxing album released this year
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6.7
75715
6.7 |
Consequence Of Sound
It’s charming and enveloping, but more importantly, it sets up Other Lives for future efforts now that their folk ties have been shed
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6.0
75662
6.0 |
The Guardian
There’s certainly beauty within these lush, lofty, cinematic creations; but ultimately Rituals is the sound of a lot of lamenting, much melodic looping and no surprises
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5.5
75890
5.5 |
Under The Radar
A full slate of 14 tracks will please some fans, but it's easy to see how an editorial ear would remove or reorder several songs for greater overall impact
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5.0
75880
5.0 |
Drowned In Sound
The songs, by and large, are absolutely fine, it's just that the way they've been presented feels like a band trying to do something, but not exactly sure what
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