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Backwater

Kllo

Backwater

Debut album of dark electronica from Australian cousins Chloe Kaul and Simon Lam

ADM rating[?]

7.2

Label
Different Recordings
UK Release date
20/10/2017
US Release date
20/10/2017
  1. 8.5 |   The Line Of Best Fit

    Lam (the electronics and production side of Kllo) has kept the spirit of the '90s by filling these songs with space
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  2. 8.0 |   PopMatters

    A fantastic debut album from a duo who have prioritized their sound over chart baiting success
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  3. 7.5 |   Spectrum Culture

    There’s a sweetness and simplicity to Kllo that feels fresh and exciting
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  4. 7.5 |   The 405

    Their most complete and mature release to date,
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  5. 7.5 |   Paste Magazine

    Although there’s nothing explicitly wrong with Backwater, the consistency of Kllo’s approach to songcraft can sometimes make the album feel repetitive, though never quite like a drag
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  6. 7.0 |   The Music

    Airy vocals and 2-step beats seem at odds on paper, but at times work impressively for KLLO
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  7. 7.0 |   Exclaim

    A mature, rich effort that's likely to see Kllo continue on their ascent
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  8. 7.0 |   Clash

    The pervasive dreaminess and charm ultimately results in an absorbing debut album.
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  9. 6.3 |   Pitchfork

    Warm, pleasing vocal lines and electro-pop beats, but it never coheres to tell the kind of story they want to tell
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