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10.0
81579
10.0 |
The Guardian
A soaring, beautiful electronic jazz journey
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9.0
81488
9.0 |
Loud And Quiet
Effortlessly groove-laden live drums, hazy not-quite-melodies and a seamless flow across its 43 minutes makes for rather hypnotic listening
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9.0
81620
9.0 |
All Music
Elaenia is fated to become one of those albums that inspires ritualistic listening parties held by small groups of audiophiles
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8.4
81490
8.4 |
Pitchfork
The album skirts the edges of the dancefloor, flitting between ambient miniatures and extended jams falling somewhere between post-rock and jazz fusion
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8.0
81491
8.0 |
Spin
The focus is on subtlety: the brushed drums creeping forward in the mix before receding again, the loosely patterned Fender Rhodes scattering throughout, and thin wails of a trio of vocalists — including Shepherd — rising and then falling again like the shallow breathing of sleep
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8.0
81492
8.0 |
The Skinny
A sublime introduction
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8.0
81551
8.0 |
Uncut
Pitches him to a broader audience: as a club visionary. Print edition only
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8.0
81552
8.0 |
Mojo
Eschews dancefloor excesses in favour of spiralling spiritual jazz and meditative electronic hymnals. Print edition only
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8.0
81553
8.0 |
Q
An astonishing cohesive record. Print edition only
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8.0
81563
8.0 |
Rolling Stone
British scientist takes a stunning journey through jazz-ambient fusion
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8.0
81569
8.0 |
Exclaim
What makes his debut so appealing is that Shepherd never sounds too rigidly loyal to any genre or sound
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8.0
81578
8.0 |
The Irish Times
It’s not dance music, but it’s very special indeed
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8.0
81489
8.0 |
Clash
'Elaenia' is one of those rare albums that crosses genres and audiences with ease due in thanks to the sheer craft that's gone into its seven tracks
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8.0
81604
8.0 |
DIY
It’s this ebb and flow that makes the record so mesmerising
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8.0
81617
8.0 |
The Observer
A creeping, soaring debut
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8.0
81691
8.0 |
Resident Advisor
It was unlikely the first Floating Points album would've been anything other than beautiful, though its stunning virtuosity turned out more elusive than expected
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8.0
81731
8.0 |
NOW
Gracefully combine references from the past 50 years of experimental cosmic funk without committing to any specific era
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8.0
81825
8.0 |
The FT
Shepherd’s ear for rhythmic patterns abandons him on Elaenia’s lugubrious title track. But elsewhere it proves formidable
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8.0
81917
8.0 |
The Line Of Best Fit
Of all albums this year, Elaenia is one that could be – probably will be – discussed for some time
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8.0
81950
8.0 |
Gig Soup
Like a bird, Floating Points’s debut full length album glides ferociously towards the horizon
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8.0
82571
8.0 |
musicOMH
Elaenia acts as a brilliant encapsulation of a huge talent
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7.5
81687
7.5 |
Spectrum Culture
An album that draws you in and remains fascinating throughout
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7.5
81515
7.5 |
Consequence Of Sound
Elaenia stands out as a remarkably assured debut album from an artist who took his time putting it together
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7.0
81510
7.0 |
PopMatters
Elaeina is some delicious food for the brain and ears. It’s a record that’s damn near impossible to label
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