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The Maximalist

Thomas White

The Maximalist

Second solo release of psych-edged indie rock from the multi-instrumentalist former member of Electric Soft Parade who also plays with Brakes, Clowns, Patrick Wolf and many others

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5.6

Label
Cooking Vinyl
UK Release date
15/03/2010
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  1. 8.0 |   The Quietus

    A solo effort that should not be overlooked
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  2. 8.0 |   Uncut

    Print edition only

  3. 6.5 |   The Line Of Best Fit

    The album falters under the weight of ideas fighting their way into pleasingly coasting subtleties
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  4. 6.0 |   Mojo

    Print edition only

  5. 6.0 |   Q

    Print edition only

  6. 5.0 |   musicOMH

    White's talent is clearly evident, but buried underneath a lack of focus and perhaps a desire to do too much
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  7. 5.0 |   The Digital Fix

    It frames moments of brilliance around a skeleton of unjustified drama and it has all the hallmarks of a concept album except an actual concept
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  8. 5.0 |   The Fly

    Frustratingly inconsistent
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  9. 4.0 |   God Is In The TV

    White seems to be trying far too hard to achieve non-conformity and possesses a will to escape comparison. His abilities are proven but this venture does him a disservice
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  10. 4.0 |   Drowned In Sound

    These songs come to no conclusion and fail to lock into any groove or mood the listener may care to repeat
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