Reviewed by Rob Peoni on 11.15.2013
This is the debut LP from south London's Daniel Woolhouse a.k.a. Deptford Goth. The songs are built around electronic rhythms and lush, synth-heavy, sedated bedroom pop arrangements. The album will prove familiar fare for fans of Rhye, How to Dress Well, and Goth's own Merok labelmates Pure X.
Ratings are based on a scale from 0-10. | |
Overall Sound: |
8.00 |
The vocals are up front. The electronic percussion is immaculately produced, but feels a bit generic and manufactured. The rhythms are lively enough to keep your attention, without ever venturing into full-on dance mode. Goth's vocals are sedated and introspective. | |
Pressing Quality: |
8.00 |
The jacket and paper sleeve are standard issue. The vinyl feels heavy and durable. No warping, weaving or other manufacturing flaws present. The CD with vinyl purchase is a nice touch, but here is nothing especially unique about the packaging. | |
Vinyl Noise: |
8.00 |
Some very minor, occasional static, otherwise a very quiet pressing throughout. No popping, skipping or inner groove distortion. | |
Overall Artwork: |
6.50 |
The artwork doesn't do much for me. the cover features a pair of white-gloved palms set against an azure sky and painted, nmountain-top landscape. The rear cover is white with simply the tracklisting. No additional artwork to speak of. | |
Overall Extras: |
7.00 |
The CD is included with a vinyl purchase. No other extras included. |
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: 3.75 |
Label: | Merok Records |
Release Year: | 2013 |
Purchase Price: | 19.99 |
Pressing Company: | unknown |
Format: | 12 inch LP |
# of Records: | 1 |
Pressing Weight: | unknown |
Color: | black |
Gatefold: | No |
Digital: | No |
Inner Sleeves: paper |
Review Links: |
Pitchfork |
PopMatters |
Purchase Links: |
http://merokrecords.com/life-after-defo-cd-dl-12-album/ |
http://www.soundstagedirect.com/deptford-goth-life-after-defo-vinyl-records.shtml |