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8.3
100438
8.3 |
Consequence Of Sound
For the first time in decades, we’re seeing the guy do something that oozes with passion — making music with his family
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8.0
100433
8.0 |
Pitchfork
Not merely a greatest-hits set, but a vivid set of haunting, bleakly atmospheric music
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8.0
100435
8.0 |
The Digital Fix
A strong package from the Master of Horror himself. Guaranteed to make you want to watch the films this Halloween
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8.0
100436
8.0 |
Loud And Quiet
A true auteur, Carpenter’s every move works perfectly within his wider catalogue, and this anthology is no exception
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8.0
100437
8.0 |
The Independent
This collection of re-recorded themes confirms his keen attention to mood and tonal colour
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8.0
100587
8.0 |
Exclaim
A fine introduction to John Carpenter the musician for newbies, and a welcome re-visit for longtime fans
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8.0
100718
8.0 |
musicOMH
As an encapsulation of what John Carpenter does so well, it’s absolutely perfect
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7.5
100434
7.5 |
Under The Radar
As far as a John Carpenter "Greatest Hits" album goes, it's not going to get better than this
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7.5
100440
7.5 |
Spectrum Culture
A fine summation of a unique talent, one who has managed to perfectly meld both sound and vision into a cohesive whole for decades
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7.0
100555
7.0 |
Drowned In Sound
There are many incredibly evocative moments here
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7.0
100571
7.0 |
The Line Of Best Fit
For someone who considers his soundtracks an afterthought, it’s incredible how much these simple sounds can change the whole feel of a film
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6.0
100439
6.0 |
PopMatters
A catchy but fairly monotone instrumental synth-rock record
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6.0
101021
6.0 |
Clash
All this does is reassert the effortless, enduring power of those original pieces; find the originals and save your pennies for the forthcoming Carpenter tour
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