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8.0
15005
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Uncut
Print edition only
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8.0
15208
8.0 |
Consequence Of Sound
While both Retina and Iris are exceptional EP’s in their own right, it’s when bundled together as Rivers that they make for a most compelling example of contrasts
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8.0
15585
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NME
A fine evolution. Print edition only
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8.0
15595
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The Quietus
For all this deep black coolness it is Iris that comes off as the victor in this intra-album struggle
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8.0
15597
8.0 |
BBC
Echoing the EPs’ division between imposing, choir-enhanced songs (Retina) and haunting, steel drum-propelled essays (Iris), all of it themed around notions of reflection, light and water
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8.0
14850
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Mojo
A record that will haunt you long after you've heard it. Print edition only
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8.0
14851
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musicOMH
The EPs are kept distinct on two separate discs. Whilst they vary in texture and mood, they also work remarkably well together, as if representing two sides of the same coin
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8.0
15773
8.0 |
AU Review
An exploration of the human condition that floats effortlessly into epic territory with nary a glance toward the latest download chart
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8.0
17154
8.0 |
State
Like a real natural wonder, you won’t want to visit too often but there’s a special atmosphere at work here
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7.0
15779
7.0 |
Tiny Mix Tapes
Sweet, fluttering vocal hooks and soulful breaks are here in abundance, and Wallentin sounds more sentimental and sultry as she works over Werliin’s clean, punchy grooves
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7.0
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Spin
Wallentin has reined in her seductive-foghorn voice, and Wildbirds & Peacedrums are a more subtly compelling band for it
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6.0
15445
6.0 |
The Irish Times
Even though we’re dealing with two very distinct EPs, there’s still considerable atmospheric and compositional cohesion and overlap between the tracks
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6.0
15682
6.0 |
Daily Telegraph
The star, overall, is Mariam Wallentin’s voice, by turns soaring and austere, or acrobatic and alluring
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6.0
16753
6.0 |
Prefix
While Iris has its moments, particularly the precious prayer-like laudation “The Course,” the band never really lets itself go
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6.0
14879
6.0 |
Q
In particular The Drop and The Lake are beautifully realised. Print edition only
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6.0
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FasterLouder
It truly feels like two parts in a play, the first shrouded in darkness, and the second showing an optimistic light at the end of the tunnel
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