Culture of Volume

AlbumApr 06 / 201510 songs, 55m 17s
Synthpop Art Pop
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5.7 / 10

Coming on the heels of the idea-packed but unfocused Total Strife Forever, Culture of Volume is poised for a presumable "pop" breakout, but it still comes off as an academic pursuit, a veritable thesis on the legends of avant-garde art-pop. Culture of Volume doesn't just want to impress you; it wants you to behold it with chin-stroking, head-nodding awe.

5.7 / 10

Coming on the heels of the idea-packed but unfocused Total Strife Forever, Culture of Volume is poised for a presumable "pop" breakout, but it still comes off as an academic pursuit, a veritable thesis on the legends of avant-garde art-pop. Culture of Volume doesn't just want to impress you; it wants you to behold it with chin-stroking, head-nodding awe.

7 / 10

Doyle’s second album is such a different beast from his first that, if it weren't for his trademark technical nous and distinctive vocals, you could be forgiven for thinking it was a different artist altogether.

7 / 10

Doyle’s second album is such a different beast from his first that, if it weren't for his trademark technical nous and distinctive vocals, you could be forgiven for thinking it was a different artist altogether.

It’s the strongest Doyle’s sounded as a songwriter, even if he’s still finding his feet.

It’s the strongest Doyle’s sounded as a songwriter, even if he’s still finding his feet.

East India Youth's techno-infused experimentalists have been hotly tipped for some time, and CULTURE OF VOLUME should enhance their burgeoning reputation.

East India Youth's techno-infused experimentalists have been hotly tipped for some time, and CULTURE OF VOLUME should enhance their burgeoning reputation.

8.0 / 10

"Glitter Recession" was the name of the opening song on East India Youth's 2014-released debut LP, Total Strife Forever. Now, two full-length albums and an EP into his career, it seems that William Doyle, the man behind the London Docklands-themed name, w

8.0 / 10

"Glitter Recession" was the name of the opening song on East India Youth's 2014-released debut LP, Total Strife Forever. Now, two full-length albums and an EP into his career, it seems that William Doyle, the man behind the London Docklands-themed name, w

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Music Review: East India Youth - Culture Of Volume

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Music Review: East India Youth - Culture Of Volume

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6.6 / 10

Review of the new album 'Culture Of Volume' from East India Youth. The LP drops on April 7th via XL Recordings.

6.6 / 10

Review of the new album 'Culture Of Volume' from East India Youth. The LP drops on April 7th via XL Recordings.

William Doyle’s second album as East India Youth further proves his exceptional skill for marshalling strange, intriguing ideas into coherent, accessible pop music

William Doyle’s second album as East India Youth further proves his exceptional skill for marshalling strange, intriguing ideas into coherent, accessible pop music

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Album Reviews: East India Youth - Culture Of Volume

Album Reviews: East India Youth - Culture Of Volume

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