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9.0
54238
9.0 |
NME
Dutchman's debut sprinkled with Damon's magic dust
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8.6
54219
8.6 |
Bowlegs
I see shades of everything from Prince to Andre 300 in his songs. There’s so much going on here – think Funkadelic, Dilla, think Hip Hop, Funk and Soul
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8.5
54220
8.5 |
The 405
The Child Of Lov is a triumph. It may be disjointed, bizarre and somewhat derivative, but all the components slot together to create a sonic monster that no one else could have created
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8.0
54240
8.0 |
Mojo
An assured and rewarding debut. Freaky in a good way. Print edition only
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8.0
54248
8.0 |
Uncut
While not big-studio slick, is so imaginatively realised. Print edition only
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8.0
54326
8.0 |
musicOMH
The lack of introspective revelation is part of the whole mystique, and this debut album offers a striking first glimpse into The Child Of Lov’s bewitching melting pot of sounds
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8.0
54543
8.0 |
The Line Of Best Fit
An incredibly ambitious, soulful avant-garde debut
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7.0
54221
7.0 |
DIY
As an introduction to the man and a myth he’s already constructing it’s a very enticing and exciting one, if there’s more to come at this level from him true classics await
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6.1
55352
6.1 |
Pitchfork
After a few listens, the novelty wears off and its charms flush from the system
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6.0
54222
6.0 |
The Observer
His pitch-shifted vocals are generally a joy and, assuming he adds discipline to his undoubted vision, the Child of Lov's next album could be very good indeed
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6.0
54244
6.0 |
Q
Combining hip-hop, soul, R&B and pop in ways not dissimilar to other new-old funk adventurers like Jamie Lidell or Frank Ocean. Print edition only
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6.0
54215
6.0 |
The Independent
Marries disjointed beats with hoarse, high soul vocals
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6.0
54217
6.0 |
The Irish Times
Great swathes of off-kilter soul, retro funk flings and electronic dabblings of every persuasion
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