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9.0
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musicOMH
The New York trio have made an album almost bursting with ideas, one that, given the time, you’ll want to live with for months to come
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8.0
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8.0 |
The Quietus
Nothing is another manifestation of Jaar and Harrington’s efforts to preserve a harmonious fusion of rock and electronics, without compromising either side
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8.0
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The Skinny
On the third record, DARKSIDE are happy to remain unfixed, bumping between fun and familiar grooves with an element of chaos
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8.0
140389
8.0 |
Northern Transmissions
Nothing is a refreshing exercise in disorientation, rewarding those willing to let go and get lost in its unpredictable soundscape
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7.8
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Pitchfork
Guided by the idea of wiping the slate clean, Nicolás Jaar and Dave Harrington’s third album is a raw, surprisingly funky, desperately hopeful response to the chaos of the 2020s
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7.0
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Uncut
Darkside opens up on Nothing with a playfully weird set of baroque pop that takes in bluesy '70s skanking and cavernous grooves. Print edition only
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6.0
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Mojo
There's a formlessness to the greater endeavour that ensures it's somehow less than its constituent parts. Still, the likes of subterranean Latin shuffle American Reference possess an invention and mystery that makes this an endlessly fascinating place to get lost. Print edition only
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6.0
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Far Out
The musical quality and innovative ideas at the heart of these works are undeniable, and Darkside have clearly poured a lot of inspiration into the album. Ultimately, though, its lack of cohesion makes for a sluggish listening experience
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