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Child Of Lov

The Child Of Lov

Child Of Lov

Debut album from enigmatic Dutch musician Cole Williams featuring contributions from DOOM, Thundercat and Damon Albarn who also produces

ADM rating[?]

7.2

Label
Double Six
UK Release date
06/05/2013
US Release date
07/05/2013
  1. 9.0 |   NME

    Dutchman's debut sprinkled with Damon's magic dust
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  2. 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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  3. 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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  4. 8.0 |   Mojo

    An assured and rewarding debut. Freaky in a good way. Print edition only

  5. 8.0 |   Uncut

    While not big-studio slick, is so imaginatively realised. Print edition only

  6. 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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  7. 8.0 |   The Line Of Best Fit

    An incredibly ambitious, soulful avant-garde debut
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  8. 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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  9. 6.1 |   Pitchfork

    After a few listens, the novelty wears off and its charms flush from the system
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  10. 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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  11. 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

  12. 6.0 |   The Independent

    Marries disjointed beats with hoarse, high soul vocals
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  13. 6.0 |   The Irish Times

    Great swathes of off-kilter soul, retro funk flings and electronic dabblings of every persuasion
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