Gentle Grip
by Public Practice
Metascore
72

Generally favorable reviews - based on 8 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 6 out of 8
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 8
  3. Negative: 0 out of 8
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  1. AllMusic
    Jun 25, 2020
    60
    The songs are carried with energy and control, and even while the influences can be glaring, Gentle Grip is so well constructed -- and so fun -- that it stands on its own.
  2. Uncut
    Jun 19, 2020
    60
    While the dubbed-out "see You When I Want to" nods to ESG, Gentle Grip too often feels more like a limp handshake. [Aug 2020, p.36]
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  1. Ricko
    Sep 4, 2020
    8
    Public Practice have a raw energy about their sound that oozes cool. The songs are built around intriguing percussion rhythms and great bassPublic Practice have a raw energy about their sound that oozes cool. The songs are built around intriguing percussion rhythms and great bass riffs. On top of this is some cool new wave guitars (think Talking Heads or that vintage) and a vocal delivery that brings Debbie Harry to mind. In fact both Talking Heads and Blondie can take an amount of credit for the sound of "Gentle Grip" but to be fair to Public Practice, they are bringing a dose of 2020 craziness to that unmistakable New York vibe. A notable characteristic of the album is that it gets better as its goes on with the band saving their best tracks for the second half of the album. Put on "Compromised" turned up loud and tell me you didn't start dancing like you were in CBGB.… Full Review »
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