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Aabenbaringen Over Aaskammen

Casiokids

Aabenbaringen Over Aaskammen

Third album from the Bergen, Norway synthpop quartet

ADM rating[?]

6.5

Label
Polyvinyl
UK Release date
11/10/2011
US Release date
11/10/2011
  1. 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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  2. 8.0 |   Q

    They sound truly beguiling. Print edition only

  3. 8.0 |   NME

    A subtly, sweetly wonderful thing
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  4. 8.0 |   The 405

    The clue to their true nature is in the name, keyboards and lots of them
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  5. 8.0 |   BBC

    An unexpected and intriguing album from the Norwegian synth-rockers
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  6. 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. 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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  8. 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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  9. 7.0 |   Tiny Mix Tapes

    Casiokids show a subtly deep thoughtfulness coursing their thoroughly joyous songs
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  10. 7.0 |   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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  11. 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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  12. 7.0 |   musicOMH

    While it's far from perfect, Casiokids have done well to polish their sound
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  13. 6.0 |   The Independent

    Laidback and tidy, but fun
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  14. 6.0 |   Clash

    It’s a band comfortable with the idea of growing up
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  15. 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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  16. 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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  17. 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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  18. 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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  19. 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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  20. 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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