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9.0
90568
9.0 |
The 405
We are undoubtedly experiencing the first flush of two fine pop craftsmen
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8.0
90562
8.0 |
All Music
Another tiny work of quiet brilliance
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8.0
90564
8.0 |
Mojo
Warm, understated. Print edition only
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8.0
90639
8.0 |
The Digital Fix
In short, a contradiction of an album - sparse yet dense, different yet familiar. As they say, sometimes less is more
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8.0
90666
8.0 |
Clash
Sure, Ultimate Painting know their influences, but what shines through most of all is the sheer diversity and inventiveness of their songwriting
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7.5
90743
7.5 |
Under The Radar
An enjoyable slice of dreampop that subtly introduces and shifts between a variety of influences to keep the listener interested
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7.5
90572
7.5 |
The Quietus
Not too bad a strike rate for a band taking incremental steps in getting better with each outing
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7.5
90567
7.5 |
Earbuddy
Their snoozy sound is enjoyable and done better than some of their peers, but it can push the limits of some listeners to not nod off
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7.0
90569
7.0 |
Loud And Quiet
Far weirder than it first appears: an uncanny, softly insidious curio
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7.0
90563
7.0 |
God Is In The TV
A slow-burner of an album which provides an impressive and necessary antidote to the excesses of the mainstream
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7.0
90571
7.0 |
The Line Of Best Fit
Ultimate Painting’s fullest record yet
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7.0
91432
7.0 |
Spectrum Culture
Seems destined to end up on all of those “Best Records You Missed in 2016” lists
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6.0
90566
6.0 |
DIY
Escaping the urgency of old, this Ultimate Painting is a picture of a disquiet melancholy
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4.0
90570
4.0 |
The Skinny
It doesn’t seem as if eschewing their natural penchant for melody and aiming instead for something woozy and depressive suits either of this obviously talented pair
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4.0
90565
4.0 |
Q
There is too little that snags the ear. Print edition only
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