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- Summary: The fifth full-length release from Ernest Greene under the name Washed Out was self-produced.
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- Record Label: Sub Pop
- Genre(s): Pop/Rock, Alternative/Indie Rock, Indie Electronic, Chillwave
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Positive: 3 out of 5
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Mixed: 2 out of 5
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Jul 5, 2024Greene dials down, as was the case with the preceding LP, Notes from Quiet Life serving as a comedown equivalent to the sonic swelter of the former.
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Jul 5, 2024Washed Out’s fifth album is a genuinely engrossing return to form, filled with memorable songs and flawless craftsmanship. A soundtrack for growing out of the past, and into the future.
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Jul 26, 2024At the end of the day, Notes From a Quiet Life is a pleasant listen that can surely soundtrack some relaxing times, but may leave fans searching for more hooks and layers.
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Jul 5, 2024Despite its slightness, Notes From a Quiet Life is still a landmark in Washed Out’s catalog: a true solo turn and a complete break from chillwave sonics. But having finally acquired all this space, Greene seems unsure how to fill it.
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Jul 5, 2024Sounds pleasant enough, but Greene's songs and production are so placid and unbothered by anything remotely emotional that it's hard to imagine the album causing any kind of reaction.