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Helium

Homeshake

Helium

Fourth album of lo-fi indie R&B from the Montreal-based singer-songwriter Peter Sagar

ADM rating[?]

5.8

Label
Sinderlyn
UK Release date
15/02/2019
US Release date
15/02/2019
  1. 8.0 |   The Line Of Best Fit

    Homeshake’s sound on Helium captures the mood of our ears. hinting at zeitgeisty bedroon pop
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  2. 7.4 |   Earbuddy

    Reminds me a lot of Toro y Moi’s record from last month, so if you dug that record, then be sure to check this one out
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  3. 7.0 |   Exclaim

    A deeply felt, personal album that, like his previous work, should serve as the perfect soundtrack to many a late-night contemplation hour
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  4. 7.0 |   Loud And Quiet

    The instrumentation here is surreal and otherworldly, blending synths and sound effects with Sagar’s far-out vocals
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  5. 7.0 |   All Music

    While the album's highlights work on their own, Helium is best approached as a full listening experience, as it feels like a venture into a slightly different world than our own
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  6. 6.0 |   PopMatters

    Homeshake makes music the way he wants, and that's admirable, but hopefully, it doesn't get any lighter than this
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  7. 6.0 |   Crack

    At times too lackadaisical to find tangible direction, Helium proves an impressive benchmark of what he’s capable of when he’s focused and sharp. But for now it feels like he’s just waking up
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  8. 5.5 |   Under The Radar

    His trademark vocal delivery of smooth and borderline erotic whispers and coos sound distant, as if Segar himself wasn't fully committed to what's coming out of his mouth
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  9. 5.0 |   The Music

    Super-fans of bedroom pop may find some 'chill vibes' in Helium, but for everyone else, there's nothin' to see here, folks
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  10. 3.5 |   Pitchfork

    A pastiche of references beyond his reach
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  11. 3.0 |   No Ripcord

    Sagar sounds lethargic and detached, which may be the mood that he's going for; but when he sticks to the same tired motifs, it's hard to feel any more excited than him
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