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8.0
33648
8.0 |
All Music
At their best, Casiokids have the kind of impact that LCD Soundsystem do, practically commanding you to dance. Almost daring you not to
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8.0
35784
8.0 |
Q
They sound truly beguiling. Print edition only
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8.0
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NME
A subtly, sweetly wonderful thing
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8.0
36024
8.0 |
The 405
The clue to their true nature is in the name, keyboards and lots of them
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8.0
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8.0 |
BBC
An unexpected and intriguing album from the Norwegian synth-rockers
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7.8
33644
7.8 |
Paste Magazine
Effective, tightly constructed tracks that are sure to please a wide range of indie/synth pop fans, regardless of the language they speak
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7.0
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7.0 |
PopMatters
Casiokids show with Aabenbaringen Over Aaskammen that they have a rich taste for musical exploration. This record isn’t a revelation, perhaps, but it is rewarding nonetheless
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7.0
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7.0 |
Slant Magazine
You're left with the impression of a talented young group that's mastered the pop rulebook only to rewrite it
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7.0
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7.0 |
Tiny Mix Tapes
Casiokids show a subtly deep thoughtfulness coursing their thoroughly joyous songs
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7.0
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The Fly
Still singing in their mother tongue, over here Casiokids have to depend on pop’s universal languages of fun and infectious choruses to sell their ware
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7.0
35954
7.0 |
Drowned In Sound
They have undoubtedly broadened their palette (if not by much), but whether or not you prefer this over their debut largely comes down to personal taste
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7.0
36054
7.0 |
musicOMH
While it's far from perfect, Casiokids have done well to polish their sound
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6.0
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6.0 |
The Independent
Laidback and tidy, but fun
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6.0
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6.0 |
Clash
It’s a band comfortable with the idea of growing up
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6.0
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6.0 |
Blurt
The sort of synth-pop for which the group is known. But the set also includes wispy instrumentals and sounds that don't flaunt their artificiality
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6.0
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6.0 |
State
You won’t be able to pronounce the song titles, but you’ll be humming the tunes in no time
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5.0
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5.0 |
Consequence Of Sound
The album isn’t a failure by any stretch of the imagination. The end result is enjoyable synthpop with a few flourishes of genuinely inspired moments
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5.0
36114
5.0 |
DIY
The first half is a strong assortment of distinct, catchy tunes with punchy beats and mesmerizing vocal harmonies... but then it's as though the ideas machine petered out
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5.0
36168
5.0 |
The Digital Fix
It's a pleasant listen, with enough energy to make it whizz by, but the lack of one single breakout hit means it's doubtful this effort will significantly improve the band's crossover appeal
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3.0
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3.0 |
Bowlegs
Is the music terrible – no, it’s just boring. There are too many tracks that merge into each other, indistinguishable in their blandness
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