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Homosapien

PVT

Homosapien

The Australian electronica / synth rock trio, formerly on Warp, with their 4th studio album and first with Felte

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6.6

Label
Felte
UK Release date
11/02/2013
US Release date
12/02/2013
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  1. 8.0 |   musicOMH

    They’ve rallied to make their most accomplished record to date
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  2. 8.0 |   NME

    From the sun-blushed tides of Evolution to the pronged arcade motif of Nightfall, this idiosyncratic sonic world is wonderfully beguiling
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  3. 7.8 |   The AU Review

    You can’t help but be drawn in by this stunner of a record
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  4. 7.0 |   Tone Deaf

    A record of mixed achievements, but ensures that while PVT’s ongoing metamorphosis isn’t always beautiful, its consistently, admirably brave
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  5. 7.0 |   Uncut

    An intriguing reinvention. Print edition only

  6. 7.0 |   The Line Of Best Fit

    A good album with great moments
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  7. 6.0 |   Drowned In Sound

    PVT still frequently show flashes of promise and brilliance, but soon undercut themselves through the poor balance between vocal and musicianship
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  8. 6.0 |   Fact

    Overall, Homosapien doesn’t possess quite the same spirit as Church With No Magic but is certainly a surefooted step somewhere. We just don’t quite know where yet
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  9. 5.9 |   Pitchfork

    Homosapien's constant fluctuations between styles means it's a mercurial and somewhat uneven listen
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  10. 5.2 |   Bowlegs

    This set doesn’t really have a voice of its own – which is strange seeing how the big selling point here is the voice. Back to the drawing board
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