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Playing in the Shadows

Third album from the London-born hip hop artist Elliot Gleave

ADM rating[?]

5.9

Label
Ministry of Sound
UK Release date
05/09/2011
US Release date
13/09/2011
  1. 8.0 |   Evening Standard

    All things being equal, this should be the album that transforms Example into a genuine star
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  2. 7.0 |   NME

    Next to this, even with Kelis on his team, Calvin Harris looks like nothing but a ninny
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  3. 7.0 |   BBC

    There's enough here to suggest Example is in it for the long haul
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  4. 6.0 |   Q

    It's euphoric in sound but lyrically bittersweet. Print edition only

  5. 6.0 |   The Independent

    At times, Example's third album gives the impression that this hip-hop malarkey is just too easy for him, spraying out lines that other MCs would give their tongue for
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  6. 6.0 |   The Guardian

    Gleave says, the people want uplifting rave music, which Playing in the Shadows provides pretty competently
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  7. 6.0 |   Daily Telegraph

    A smart, engaging mix of intelligent lyricism, club sounds, hip hop and techno sensibilities and pop hooks
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  8. 4.0 |   The Observer

    There are no surprises here
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  9. 4.0 |   Drowned In Sound

    Fans of subtlety would be best advised to steer clear
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