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9.0
101975
9.0 |
The Quietus
It's a remarkable record, a reminder of that Reich, unlike many composers of his era, has not become archive material. He continues to speak to the cutting edge of music, to experiment with new compositional directions, to be vital
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8.0
102092
8.0 |
Q
Octogenarian avant-garde composer continues to surprise. Print edition only
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8.0
103000
8.0 |
PopMatters
With excellent contributions from the International Contemporary Ensemble and the Colin Currie Group, Steve Reich's Pulse/Quartet is a shining work from a modern master
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8.0
101916
8.0 |
The Irish Times
Still challenging what music can be
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8.0
101919
8.0 |
The FT
The uncharacteristically serene Pulse contrasts with the restless activity of Quartet
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8.0
101920
8.0 |
The Independent
The palette is tender, and the changes subtle: it’s like climbing a mountain, the same view altering by slight increments over the course of the ascent
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8.0
101936
8.0 |
Crack
Sat next to each other on this release, Pulse and Quartet seems to serve Reich’s desired effect – their differences helping to magnify each other’s individual qualities
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7.5
101939
7.5 |
Under The Radar
Could be used as a gateway to expose a new generation of music fans to minimalist, experimental ambient music from one the movement's finest composers
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7.0
101917
7.0 |
The Line Of Best Fit
These are recordings that demand a few listens, they are worth it. Allow yourself to get lost in them
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6.0
101915
6.0 |
The Observer
Compared to the live versions you’ll find on YouTube, these studio takes lack the undersong of the concert hall
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4.9
101918
4.9 |
Pitchfork
Though detailed and accomplished, Steve Reich’s latest work dully reaffirms his place as a centrist in a field of extremists
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