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9.0
86440
9.0 |
Slant Magazine
It's the sound an artist, whose mysterious and celebrated process has ironically created theatrical and curated work to this point, finally achieving subtlety
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9.0
86490
9.0 |
Exclaim
Will is a beautifully written work of art that finds Barwick reaching out to a larger audience, but completely on her own terms
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8.5
86906
8.5 |
The 405
A triumph
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8.2
86599
8.2 |
Pitchfork
Julianna Barwick's Will is a looser, less polished album than Nepenthe, and that rough-around-the-edges intimacy turns out to be a great part of its charm
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8.0
86590
8.0 |
musicOMH
Whether this is a one-off or a signalling of the direction of Barwick’s next album remains to be seen, but it’s an exciting proposition none the less
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8.0
86596
8.0 |
Drowned In Sound
The focus constantly drifts – between Barwick’s vocal and the textures which surround her; between electronics and organic instrumentation; between repetition and loosely improvised wandering
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8.0
86603
8.0 |
God Is In The TV
Will is just idiosyncratic enough to avoid the pitfalls of post-rock’s saccharine earnestness: piano chords don’t follow expected patterns, the synth tones are slightly ugly, and the lyrics remain undecipherable
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8.0
86548
8.0 |
Spin
Despite its nearly weightless presence, Will ultimately is a record about going places, even if it takes its sweet time
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8.0
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Uncut
Will is an irresistibly immersive set-piece. Print edition only
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8.0
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8.0 |
The Skinny
Will is a deeply dramatic showcase throughout – Barwick's vision might have its foundation in traditional forms but the way in which she deconstructs and rebuilds is a distinctly renegade act
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8.0
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8.0 |
Under The Radar
With Will, Barwick has once again created something only she could. It's a remarkable achievement—in whatever genre she decides to embrace
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8.0
86723
8.0 |
Resident Advisor
Closing Will with noisy synths and live drums, "See, Know" is a joyous celebration amongst Barwick's simple graces
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8.0
87256
8.0 |
Tiny Mix Tapes
See review
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7.7
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7.7 |
Earbuddy
An enchanting, musical experience
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7.5
86442
7.5 |
The Line Of Best Fit
A record that is equal parts intellectual and emotional
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7.5
86877
7.5 |
Beardfood
For the most part we get another arresting collection
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7.4
86610
7.4 |
Sputnik Music (staff)
Though it takes a sense of patience to pass through the thick layers, Julianna Barwick’s latest musical exploration is not without its rewards
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7.0
86996
7.0 |
PopMatters
A faintly sketched canvas, listeners can color their own emotions to Will
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6.0
86439
6.0 |
The Music
Barwick has widened her palette with more distinctively electronic sounds, with differing results
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6.0
86444
6.0 |
Mojo
Seems to occupy a vast ecclesiastical space. Print edition only
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6.0
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6.0 |
DIY
Despite experimenting, Barwick never loses sight of a pop sensibility
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5.8
86604
5.8 |
Pretty Much Amazing
Barwick’s an album-every-three-years kind of gal, and Will is hardly a satisfying stopgap release. In fact, it’s hard to see it as anything but transitional
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5.5
86650
5.5 |
Spectrum Culture
A successful showcase of her talents, if more suited to intimate settings
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5.0
86602
5.0 |
Consequence Of Sound
Focuses on placement and loses her grand scope
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