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Between Waves

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Between Waves

Sixth album of post-rock from San Diego band led by guitarist Jimmy LaValle

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6.9

Label
Relapse / Sub Pop
UK Release date
26/08/2016
US Release date
26/08/2016
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  1. 8.0 |   Exclaim

    One of the best things about the Album Leaf is the mental imagery that comes naturally with the music, and Between Waves provides a fresh canvas
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  2. 8.0 |   The Line Of Best Fit

    Between Waves is the most succinct disc from The Album Leaf since their game-changing Seal Beach EP in 2003
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  3. 7.5 |   Spectrum Culture

    The perfect patio-side antidote to a hectic summer day, and we’ve only got a few of those days left
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  4. 7.0 |   Beardfood

    While a more subtle approach wouldn’t go astray, this works, in a comfortable, forgettable way
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  5. 7.0 |   All Music

    Easily the strongest, most inspired Album Leaf release in at least a decade
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  6. 7.0 |   PopMatters

    Jimmy LaValle's mostly instrumental outfit returns with another collection of moody, ethereal soundscapes
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  7. 6.7 |   Consequence Of Sound

    Jimmy LaValle's latest could use a little more rise-and-fall energy, but gets stuck in ambient moments in between
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  8. 6.0 |   Clash

    He could create satisfactory albums till the end of days, but he’ll need to rip up the rulebook if he’s to grab people’s attention in this fickle age
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