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Death Becomes Her

Angel-Ho

Death Becomes Her

First full-length album for Hyperdub from the South African DJ/electronic producer with guest appearances from K-$, K Rizz and Queezy

ADM rating[?]

6.7

Label
Hyperdub
UK Release date
01/03/2019
US Release date
01/03/2019
  1. 8.5 |   Spectrum Culture

    A record that refuses to back down from its uniqueness, even as its complete form becomes that of constant variation and evolution
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  2. 8.0 |   The Quietus

    The fact that she is brimming with ideas and – more importantly – a vision of what she wants her music and persona to do and say means that she is doing better than most of the other “pop stars” out there
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  3. 8.0 |   All Music

    Much like Lotic's astonishing Power, Death Becomes Her is an urgent, forward-thinking work which fearlessly celebrates nonconformity while pushing the artist's innovative craft to a new level
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  4. 7.6 |   Pitchfork

    On her full-length debut, the provocative producer also raps, smartly using her voice as a tool in her quest to dislodge gender binaries and power hierarchies
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  5. 7.0 |   PopMatters

    Regardless of whether Angel-Ho commits to becoming a pop star, reverts to being a producer, or, most likely, maintains both abilities, her voice matters
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  6. 6.5 |   The Line Of Best Fit

    Despite its merits, Death Becomes Her is a frequently distressing listen – but maybe that's the point
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  7. 6.4 |   Resident Advisor

    The mysteriousness underlying Death Becomes Her makes it an intriguing listen. Even if there's a lot to be ironed out, Angel-Ho's approach to music has attitude
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  8. 6.0 |   Q

    The results are anything but fluid, instead capturing the lawless, conflicting thrills of cultural anarchy. Print edition only

  9. 4.0 |   Exclaim

    The album is neither a compelling reimagination of hip-hop nor a pop-influenced avant-garde recording. It is somehow both difficult and unconvincing
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