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9.0
114072
9.0 |
Clash
With Closer to Grey, the group have created a near-perfect piece of 21st century pop escapism. So, the next time world’s weighing you down, you know what to do. Reach for your turntable. Chromatics have got your back
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9.0
115102
9.0 |
musicOMH
Everything is ordered, nothing is left to chance, and there’s a clear path of progression. For the chilly yet soothing soundworld it conjures, it is endlessly replayable. Medicine never tasted this good
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8.5
114904
8.5 |
The Line Of Best Fit
Sure, Closer to Grey is great, but so is everything else Johnny Jewel’s crew release – go find out for yourselves. They’ll be the best single-dollar transactions you ever make
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8.4
114006
8.4 |
Paste Magazine
Closer To Grey plays with these ambiguities in their sound, letting the light in and embracing the possibilities of the world outside them
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8.0
114051
8.0 |
Slant Magazine
Another haunting synth-pop house of mirrors that transcends mere nostalgia
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8.0
114064
8.0 |
Spectrum Culture
It’s always impressive when a band is actually able to live up to the expectations they’ve set by their absence
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7.5
114010
7.5 |
Consequence Of Sound
With incredible growling synths and Johnny Jewel’s undeniably fantastic, experimental production elements, Closer to Grey is the unexpected sonic growth spurt we didn’t see coming from Chromatics
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7.5
114830
7.5 |
Under The Radar
Whatever Jewel turns his hand to, the results are almost always compelling and perhaps it might be wise to regard Closer to Grey as a musical aperitif to a main course that will hopefully arrive in the shape of Dear Tommy in the not too distant future
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7.1
114162
7.1 |
Pitchfork
Chromatics set their surprise “seventh” album at the witching hour, telling a sometimes-muddled tale of heartbroken lovers reaching out to the spirit realm
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7.0
114008
7.0 |
No Ripcord
Closer to Grey feels like a fully-fleshed concept, and it should be considered the long-awaited follow-up to Kill for Love fans have been clamoring for for years
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6.0
114007
6.0 |
The Guardian
Smart production, corrupted sounds and existential dread set Kill for Love’s successor apart from schlockier 80s pop reincarnations
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