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X-Communicate

Kristin Kontrol

X-Communicate

Debut solo album of electronic pop from Kristin Welchez, lead singer and founder of Dum Dum Girls

ADM rating[?]

7.0

Label
Sub Pop
UK Release date
27/05/2016
US Release date
27/05/2016
  1. 8.0 |   Loud And Quiet

    ‘X-Communicate’ would’ve been seen as too much of a stylistic divergence had it been released as a Dum Dum Girls record, but as a personal rebirth, subject matter and all? It fits the bill very neatly indeed
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  2. 8.0 |   Exclaim

    X-Communicate is all about Welchez allowing herself room to grow as a multifarious artist who has the drive, determination and talent to pull off anything she sets her mind to
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  3. 8.0 |   NOW

    With the synths upfront in the mix, Welchez makes several overtures to 80s and 90s alternative pop history - new wave, English guitar rock, Saint Etienne - but filters them through themes that feel very much of the moment
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  4. 7.5 |   Earbuddy

    It’s an opportunity for Kristin to skin shed (great song by the way) her Dee Dee persona for another that also feels natural
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  5. 7.5 |   Pitchfork

    In her latest transformation, Kristin Welchez leaves behind Dee Dee and the Dum Dum Girls for new alter ego Kristin Control, foregoing DDG's garage-band cool for sleek synth pop
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  6. 7.0 |   Clash

    It’s left the singer’s sonic presence stronger than ever
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  7. 7.0 |   PopMatters

    Her sound might be more poppier than in the Dum Dum Girls, but the one thing that matters is still there: she’s still trouble
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  8. 6.7 |   Consequence Of Sound

    While it may not be her strongest album, it’s an interesting new direction
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  9. 6.0 |   Mojo

    The one-nature of the wracked, robotic torch songs does wear thin by closer Smoke Rings, however. Print edition only

  10. 6.0 |   Under The Radar

    It's hard not to think that either she just hasn't perfected this style yet or it's a one-off detour. Only time will tell, but wherever Dee Dee or Kristin goes, this album proves that it's well worth keeping up with her output
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Kristin Kontrol: X-Communicate

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