Shadow People
by The Limiñanas
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5.8

Mixed or average reviews- based on 4 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 3 out of 4
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 4
  3. Negative: 1 out of 4
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  1. charliequaker
    Feb 23, 2019
    0
    On their 5th album, this French duo have hit their stride with a vengeance; mixing magically psychedelic folk/pop-drone melodies with a rhythmic/Motorik rock flow that chugs along like a zoned-out power engine on a mission to find out where the world ends. These are songs with a hypnotic & driving beauty that’s couched in a mysteriously compelling aura of attraction; they gently demandOn their 5th album, this French duo have hit their stride with a vengeance; mixing magically psychedelic folk/pop-drone melodies with a rhythmic/Motorik rock flow that chugs along like a zoned-out power engine on a mission to find out where the world ends. These are songs with a hypnotic & driving beauty that’s couched in a mysteriously compelling aura of attraction; they gently demand that you come along for the ride. Guests include members of Brian Jonestown Massacre (Anton Newcombe sings on the track here), New Order, Bel Canto Orchestra, Les Enfants Des Autres, Hair & The Iotas, The Pink Tiles. Sometimes recalls artists like The Holydrug Couple, Moon Duo, Brian Jonestown Massacre, New Order, The Velvet Underground, The Black Angels, Spiritualized, Brian Eno, Jesus & Mary Chain. The cohesive and consistent brilliance of the songs here, their never-ending emotional pull, and the continuity of rhythmic vibration to the next land—these all combine to make this the first great album of 2018. “Shadow People” is an absolute stunner! Highly Recommended.… Expand
  2. StevenX
    Nov 1, 2019
    8
    The husband-and-wife French team known as the Liminanas (it's their last name) have hit the main vein of dense, driving psychedelia after years of perfecting the attack. By using a collective of talented guest vocalists and musicians (including Brian Jonestown Massacre mastermind Anton Newcombe) to augment the sound, Lionel and Marie never lose the driving beats and swirling bedrock thatThe husband-and-wife French team known as the Liminanas (it's their last name) have hit the main vein of dense, driving psychedelia after years of perfecting the attack. By using a collective of talented guest vocalists and musicians (including Brian Jonestown Massacre mastermind Anton Newcombe) to augment the sound, Lionel and Marie never lose the driving beats and swirling bedrock that keep the base steady while reverbed guitars and James Bond drama amp up the spin. As soon as their instrumental "Overture" begins, you know what you're getting in this album. By the time it ends, you know you're gonna love it.… Expand

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Metascore
78

Generally favorable reviews - based on 6 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 5 out of 6
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 6
  3. Negative: 0 out of 6
  1. Mojo
    Feb 22, 2018
    80
    The Liminanas have returned all their favours by creating a blast of colourful psychedelia. [Apr 2018, p.93]
  2. Q Magazine
    Jan 30, 2018
    60
    A ferociously Velvetsy turn from Brian Jonestown Massacre's Anton Newcombe on Istanbul IS Sleep only highlights how mind-blowing The Liminanas could be if they ventured further from the shadows. [Mar 2018, p.111]
  3. Uncut
    Jan 26, 2018
    80
    It all sounds fabulous. [Feb 2018, p.29]
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