American Interior

Gruff Rhys

American Interior

Fourth solo LP from the Super Furry Animals frontman, more of his own breed of psychedelic indie rock, this time inspired by the 18th-century explorer John Evans

ADM rating[?]

7.7

Label
Caroline International S&D
UK Release date
05/05/2014
US Release date
13/05/2014
  1. 10.0 |   The Guardian

    An album full of wit, originality and indelible tunes
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  2. 10.0 |   God Is In The TV

    It seems like somebody is at last reinventing the album for the post-CD era. No surprises that the ever-innovative Gruffster is the man welding the compass
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  3. 8.2 |   Paste Magazine

    Immediate and organic
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  4. 8.0 |   The Digital Fix

    In some ways it’s a collection of disparate parts, but Rhys’ singular talent somehow holds it all together
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  5. 8.0 |   Drowned In Sound

    It nods to various points in Rhys’s career, without simply retreading familiar paths, only slightly veering off course but quickly righting itself
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  6. 8.0 |   Crack

    An edifying cross-cultural adventure
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  7. 8.0 |   Pitchfork

    The Rhys solo release that’s most in tune with the Super Furry Animals’ manic genre-blurring, retro-futurist mandate
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  8. 8.0 |   The Quietus

    It does manage to push his freewheeling spirit to the fore throughout and there truly is a sense that journeys long and important are being taken within and alongside the musi
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  9. 8.0 |   The Skinny

    As much a celebration of Americana as a legendary Welsh folk hero
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  10. 8.0 |   musicOMH

    A wonderful and slightly surreal pop album, fascinating for its charming concept, yes, but also pretty damn enjoyable
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  11. 8.0 |   Mojo

    These are epic soundtracks for the lost adventurer within us all. Print edition only

  12. 8.0 |   Q

    Super Furries man's inspired stateside adventure. Print edition only

  13. 8.0 |   The Observer

    The record contains some of his loveliest melodies in years
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  14. 7.6 |   Earbuddy

    Rhys is a great songwriter and I liked American Interior, but I couldn’t help wondering if his subject matter was holding him back
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  15. 7.0 |   Under The Radar

    The majority of American Interior plays out like a quintessential Super Furry Animals album, complete with Rhys' mournful warble and with a touch more clarity
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  16. 7.0 |   Uncut

    Rhys has a talent for presenting material with the right mix of pathos and play. Print edition only

  17. 7.0 |   The 405

    Another tour de force for Wales' musical explorer-in-chief, packed with the fine tunecraft, psychedelic references and experimental instrumentation we've come to expect from him
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  18. 7.0 |   NME

    The album, like the concept, pokes a little affectionate fun at history
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  19. 7.0 |   The Music

    His grandest, most adventurous solo work to date
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  20. 7.0 |   Sputnik Music (staff)

    Undoubtedly the biggest project he has embarked on so far
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  21. 6.0 |   PopMatters

    The most ambitious Rhys project since he belonged in a bigger band
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  22. 6.0 |   Clash

    A work of typically broad imagination
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