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Oh Inhuman Spectacle

Methyl Ethel

Oh Inhuman Spectacle

Debut album of soulful pop from the trio from Perth, Australia led by Jake Webb

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6.2

Label
4AD
UK Release date
20/05/2016
US Release date
20/05/2016
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  1. 7.5 |   Earbuddy

    This band’s future looks really bright if they work out the few kinks
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  2. 7.0 |   Drowned In Sound

    The first few tracks on Oh Inhuman Spectacle set a high bar not quite maintained throughout, but still, the record is a promising début
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  3. 6.7 |   Consequence Of Sound

    Methyl Ethel could be your next favorite band, but they just have to pick what band that will be
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  4. 6.7 |   Pitchfork

    A distinct, disarming voice that infuses his deceptively serene soundscapes with a nervous tension
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  5. 6.0 |   All Music

    As sonic world-builders they excel, and certainly possess the acumen to expand those horizons on future outings
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  6. 6.0 |   The Guardian

    Much of the music here is less unearthly obscurity and more relatively straightforward indie, dressed up in a rainbow poncho
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  7. 6.0 |   The Skinny

    Relies on its construction and craft at the expense of killer tunes, but it's never less than likeable
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  8. 6.0 |   Loud And Quiet

    There’s just not quite enough here to tip it from good to great
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