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Universes

Seven Davis Jr

Universes

Debut LP of funky house from the Texas-born, California-based producer and vocalist

ADM rating[?]

6.6

Label
Ninja Tune
UK Release date
24/07/2015
US Release date
24/07/2015
  1. 8.0 |   The FT

    Focused production ensures the Afro-futurist trip doesn’t take a wrong turn into self-indulgence
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  2. 8.0 |   NOW

    Exuberant bangers full of snappy, discofied drums, repetitive phrases and dusty funk that could fit nicely into a DJ set of classic Philly soul re-edits or slickly produced tracks from the current UK garage revival
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  3. 8.0 |   musicOMH

    While the music he creates on Universes is not quite from another planet, there’s definitely a spirit of exploration that makes it a joyous listen throughout
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  4. 8.0 |   The Observer

    Claiming the middle ground between D’Angelo and Four Tet was a bold move, but I think he’s pulled it off
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  5. 8.0 |   The Irish Times

    Soars and swaggers with magical, mischievous, futuristic intent
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  6. 7.6 |   Resident Advisor

    Though his abilities with oddball party jams are unquestionable, Davis proves he can be equally compelling when he tones it down a notch
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  7. 7.6 |   Pitchfork

    His arrangements burst with a vitality that belies their modest construction
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  8. 7.0 |   Clash

    With one eye on America's rich musical history and one on the future of dance, if his formula needs to be tweaked, it is only by a little
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  9. 7.0 |   Spectrum Culture

    Seven Davis Jr. has emerged as one of the most lovably human figures in house music
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  10. 6.5 |   The Quietus

    If you're looking for a happy medium between well-crafted house and happy-go-lucky slur-along songs, take some direction from this man, because he does it with serious panache
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  11. 6.0 |   The Skinny

    Even at its most off-kilter there’s an endearing optimism to Davis’ music
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  12. 6.0 |   Exclaim

    Attempts to stay afloat on the strength of a few strong tracks, but ends up sounding stretched a little too thin
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  13. 6.0 |   The Guardian

    A warm, danceable introduction to an artist with plenty of sonic tricks up his sleeve
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  14. 5.0 |   Crack

    Many tracks on Universes forge the undeniably unique sound that he made his name with
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  15. 2.0 |   Loud And Quiet

    40 minutes of stodgy house-by-numbers and complete bollocks manifesting itself as transcendental philosophy
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