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10.0
88999
10.0 |
Drowned In Sound
Elaenia was the sum of an actualised dream, a classical composer finally united with an ensemble to write for. Kuiper, then, is the sound of those dreams taking flight – and we should be honoured to witness it today. Find this and treasure it
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8.5
88804
8.5 |
The Line Of Best Fit
The most startlingly engaging noodling you're likely to encounter this year
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8.0
88805
8.0 |
Exclaim
The record is comfortably balanced between different periods of Shepherd's work, derailing expectation surrounding followups, all while still obfuscating the line between analog and digital
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8.0
88802
8.0 |
PopMatters
It’s a strong, welcome follow-up: potent melodies, expert performances, and a boundary-pushing experimental nature that is both an enjoyable listen and an even deeper dive into uncharted musical waters
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7.5
88806
7.5 |
Consequence Of Sound
Kuiper shows Shepherd as an artist still exploring his craft, feeling his way through new surroundings
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7.4
89000
7.4 |
Resident Advisor
"Kuiper" will likely come as a surprise for anyone strictly familiar with the jazzy, understated solo artist Floating Points, but as a snapshot of his explosive live band, it's an appropriate spectacle
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7.3
88803
7.3 |
Pitchfork
Two extended tracks that occasionally sound like Neu! with steroids and 40 years of additional recording technology on their side
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6.0
89183
6.0 |
Beardfood
A worthy companion to Floating Points’ excellent ‘Elaenia’, continuing the delicate pairing of electronic and live instrumentation
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6.0
88848
6.0 |
Under The Radar
While both tracks suffer from their length, there is still an underlying hint of Shepherd's innovative mastery
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6.0
88892
6.0 |
NOW
Floating Points stakes out ambitious sonic territory, and it's important to remember that Kuiper is essentially a rest stop on a much more sophisticated, gratifying trajectory
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