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9.0
64543
9.0 |
The Line Of Best Fit
Has all the makings of any good pop album. It is easily accessible and at its helm is a singer with enough Saturday night talent show appeal about him to reach out to the listening public at large
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9.0
64578
9.0 |
FasterLouder
A debut album shouldn’t be this assured
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8.0
64541
8.0 |
The 405
Dynamic, mature, and impressive in all areas
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8.0
64542
8.0 |
DIY
There’s a methodical arc to its progression, rising and falling frequently, maintaining its quality throughout
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7.5
64654
7.5 |
A.V. Club
It’s all a bit scattered, but mostly in really ingratiating ways: If you don’t like soulful vocals with minimal accompaniment, wait a minute and an 8-minute, krautrock-inspired chugger will show up to take its place
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7.5
64762
7.5 |
Beardfood
Beautiful, smooth and refreshing, but not unforgettable
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7.3
64652
7.3 |
Pitchfork
While the core of Built on Glass is still drum machines and synthesizers, Faker's expansion into the organic and electroacoustic has given him a wider territory to roam
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7.0
64540
7.0 |
The Music
It’s a dreamy, sensuous sprawl of an album that’s like waking from a dream by the time you reach the last track
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7.0
64623
7.0 |
Earbuddy
Certain songs on the record can impress even the most cynical of music listeners
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6.0
64648
6.0 |
NME
Fewer tedious Garageband Boyz II Men slow-jams next time and maybe he can keep the name
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6.0
64544
6.0 |
Clash
There are enough moments of musical eclecticism here to suggest that ‘Built On Glass’ is his solid starting point, rather than a definitive statement
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6.0
64546
6.0 |
Uncut
Characterised by elctro-soul grooves and Murphy's laconic delivery. Print edition only
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6.0
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6.0 |
The Irish Times
As modern pop albums go, Built on Glass comes with all the right angles and accoutrements
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5.0
64850
5.0 |
Loud And Quiet
Given the right context, Murphy’s vocals add depth and sincerity, but left to wander, unabated, as they are here, is a less than flattering reflection
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