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Apr 22, 2021Lyrically precise, and musically enriched with radical keyboard flourishes and arresting song-structures, what is most impressive about ‘Civilisation II’ is how KKB manage to tackle such worldly themes without ever sounding contrived. It’s a testament to a band continuously looking to innovate.
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Apr 22, 2021They imbed stories (thought-provoking, moving or entirely made up) into future-pop bops that are bright and, most importantly, fun.
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Apr 22, 2021“Well Rested,” like the rest of Civilisation II, meditates not on human decline as much as the fables and myths we create in order to adjust to it. KKB are as inquiring and self-aware as ever—only now, their eyes are trained on the future.
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Apr 30, 2021Civilisation II is the more substantial and overall impressive release of the two, showcasing stronger hooks, more versatile songwriting and a delicious enthusiasm for synth pyrotechnics.
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Apr 22, 2021Civilisation II not only builds upon that reputation but points to equally bright horizons in the band’s future. With their most lush and detailed production yet, seamlessly shifting genre influences, and increasingly creative songwriting, Civilisation II is another welcome addition to the Kero Kero Bonito story.
User score distribution:
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Positive: 9 out of 13
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Mixed: 1 out of 13
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Negative: 3 out of 13
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May 16, 2021Cheers if you like listening to Kylie Minogue sipping from a flute of helium bubbly
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May 9, 2021This review contains spoilers, click full review link to view.
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Apr 24, 2021Kero Kero Bonito on their next level, The Princess and the Clock is one of their best songs ever.
yo a ellos los quiero mucho.