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9.0
96056
9.0 |
Exclaim
A true tour de force that cements (Sandy) Alex G snugly in the company of indie rock's great auteurs
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9.0
96108
9.0 |
No Ripcord
It’s beautifully conflicted and human, and does provide a unique and unforgettable experience that will continue to charm with its paradoxical qualities for years to come
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8.8
96214
8.8 |
Paste Magazine
He’s as interested in misshaping a great song as he is perfecting it. Most of the truly great ones have that quality. (Sandy) Alex G seems headed that way
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8.5
96322
8.5 |
The Quietus
A career-defining release
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8.5
96054
8.5 |
Earbuddy
Soars high as another crazy grab bag of interesting songs.
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8.4
96107
8.4 |
Pitchfork
A meticulously filtered and distorted document of indie rock. Though it’s his most accessible, his best traits remain his obtuse storytelling and oddly-shaped songs
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8.4
96150
8.4 |
Gig Soup
Stylistically, 'Rocket' jumps around immensely, leaving you questioning how some of these tracks coexist on the same album. However, this happens to be one of the strengths of the record
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8.3
96051
8.3 |
Consequence Of Sound
Giannascoli opens up and finds a language that speaks for more than just himself
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8.3
96087
8.3 |
A.V. Club
Even though Rocket sometimes feels messy, only a songwriter as prolific and uninhibited as Giannascoli can make the chaos this thrilling and affecting
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8.0
96094
8.0 |
All Music
It'll be interesting to see how much he does or doesn't change up his process over time, but in the meantime, Rocket will likely be a welcome return for fans of Beach Music and beyond
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8.0
96052
8.0 |
The Line Of Best Fit
Rocket is another ode to youth: a perfect portrait of the incoherent, contemporary experience that says all we can do is fall in love, burn out, and feel alive
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8.0
96053
8.0 |
The Music
Each song plays with varying melodies and tempos that seemingly intentionally contrast to the track before it
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8.0
96153
8.0 |
musicOMH
Alex G’s skill is in tackling difficult subjects and squeezing them into the most wonderful kernels of pop, and once again, he’s succeeded here
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8.0
96079
8.0 |
The Guardian
A fierce and frenzied bid for stardom
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8.0
96527
8.0 |
Q
It's a thrilling ride with an artist who keeps everyone on their toes. Print edition only
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8.0
96205
8.0 |
Under The Radar
It's unpolished and emotionally brave, in touch and free as the wind. It's really something
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8.0
96265
8.0 |
Clash
A collection of effortlessly experimental tracks that leapfrog from obtuse blues and bleak shoegaze to dusty folk rock
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8.0
96114
8.0 |
DIY
A brilliantly considered next step
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7.0
96111
7.0 |
Crack
If DSU was the bedroom classic, then Rocket is the record for which Alex Giannascoli came outside to enjoy his time under the sun
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7.0
96156
7.0 |
PopMatters
An album that deserves to be heard and one which sees him heading somewhere very special
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7.0
96189
7.0 |
The 405
It’s a step that highlights his growth as a producer, his creativity as a songwriter, and his ear as an arranger, even if these elements don’t always come together to produce a cohesive listening experience
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6.0
96050
6.0 |
Loud And Quiet
(Sandy) Alex G still sounds like he’s refining a sound of his own on ‘Rocket’, but hearing him do it in real-time is still a thrill
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6.0
96071
6.0 |
Uncut
There's a less scrappy approach on this album, a glossier production with more realised and experimental offerings. Print edition only
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4.0
96145
4.0 |
The Observer
Disengaged and disappointing
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