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| 2.5 average | geogaddi | June 28th 12 |
This album has a more clear direction than Totems Flare (and the fortunate absence of Chris' vocals), and generally is more cohesive musically than a lot of previous Clark releases. Musically, however, the album lacks the sort of power that commands attention and interest; 'Com Touch' and 'Tooth Moves,' by my judgement the two strongest tracks on the album, fail to match the anthemic climaxes of 'Herzog' or 'Talis.' Clark's signature is the convoluted, cerebral frenzy, something that was conspicuously absent from most of Totems Flare, and even more so from Iradelphic. The movement to a pop format, surprising given the abundance of odd time signatures, comes through most strongly on the second half of the album, with parts of 'The Pining' sounding almost like and electronic pop b-side. The album is not 'bad,' but it is not a product of the Chris Clark who made Clarence Park and Body Riddle.
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| 3.5 great | Shoegazer29 | May 7th 12 |
A truly beautiful album with a real sense of flow and vivid instrumental textures. It's something very different from Chris Clark - and I believe that's why the critical reception has been so-so - but if one is willing to invest a couple listens, this record will unlock its considerable rewards.
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| 3.5 great | nicolauz | March 23rd 12 |
Don't expect Turning Dragon or Turning Flares here. Clark went way more ambient on this
album. Still a pretty decent album but I can't help but feel he listened to a ton of Boards
of Canada and Portishead before putting this together. You won't hear any ear shattering,
stereo crushing sounds like 'Volcan Veins'. Just don't go into it hoping he's still an
insane glitch master. Edit: Available Streaming here:
https://bleep.com/release/34461#description
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| 4.5 superb | jhop | February 24th 21 |
| 3.0 good | Jrzg85 | December 13th 20 |
| 3.5 great | Wolfe | April 7th 17 |
| 4.5 superb | atTAGG | February 18th 17 |
| 2.5 average | jtswope | January 10th 17 |
| 4.0 excellent | corzeske | November 24th 15 |
| 3.0 good | Matski | January 21st 15 |
| 3.5 great | Roargh | December 5th 14 |
| 2.0 poor | Deviant. STAFF | September 16th 14 |
| 2.5 average | Meuric | June 24th 14 |
| 4.5 superb | jimgorn | September 4th 13 |
| 3.5 great | jday | June 14th 13 |
| 3.5 great | 4zet | February 22nd 13 |
| 3.5 great | Iai EMERITUS | September 16th 12 |
| 3.5 great | Smevin | August 29th 12 |
| 4.0 excellent | shanks | April 17th 12 |
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