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Full Circle

HÆLOS

Full Circle

Debut full-length album from the East London trip-hop / electronica trio

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6.6

Label
Matador
UK Release date
18/03/2016
US Release date
18/03/2016
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  1. 9.0 |   Paste Magazine

    A dance-hall record that grows on you and becomes more like a trusted friend who whispers wisdom from another universe
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  2. 8.0 |   All Music

    An emotive journey through the planes of love, faith, and faith in love
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  3. 8.0 |   Clash

    With their simple yet thought-provoking approach to songwriting, HÆLOS have crafted one of the best debut albums in 2016 thus far
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  4. 7.7 |   Pitchfork

    Bring to mind a host of ’90s influences, from trip-hop to shoegaze, but they are able to channel the best parts of those early bands in a way that reflects the present moment
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  5. 7.5 |   Earbuddy

    Dance music your goth friends can shake their asses to
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  6. 7.0 |   musicOMH

    Full Circle is a promising start for a trio of artists who already possess a clear vision of the type of music they want to create. The chances are they will only improve with time to grow their songcraft and ideas further
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  7. 7.0 |   Loud And Quiet

    Nobody was expecting an instant classic from ‘Full Circle’; nonetheless, Haelos’ presentation leaves a tantalising taste
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  8. 7.0 |   Under The Radar

    It is a nocturnal album, perfectly designed to accompany—or perhaps inspire—those most intimate of moments, which occur in the quietest and most wee hours of the night
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  9. 6.7 |   Consequence Of Sound

    Full Circle employs enough range for the night’s entire duration, setting a moody stage against a rhythmically constant backdrop
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  10. 6.0 |   The Line Of Best Fit

    Walk the line between cool and cold
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  11. 6.0 |   DIY

    A nightcrawling, adventurous beast only faulted by its tendency to play the same hand
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  12. 6.0 |   Beardfood

    In between we’re treated to middling folk-vocals that detract from the feel...they strip away layers of sound, replacing them with dull, pointless messages
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  13. 4.0 |   Q

    Each track a soothing house party wind-down. Put 11 of them together and it gets tiresome. Print edition only

  14. 4.0 |   Exclaim

    As a whole feels anti-climactic
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