Praxis Makes Perfect
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| Studio album by Neon Neon | ||||
| Released | April 29, 2013 | |||
| Genre | Pop, electronica, hip hop | |||
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31:15 43:56 (with Years of Lead EP) |
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| Label | Lex | |||
| Producer | Boom Bip, Gruff Rhys | |||
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| NME | 7/10 |
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| The Skinny | |
Praxis Makes Perfect is the second studio album by the pop-electronica-hip hop duo Neon Neon, which was produced by Boom Bip and Gruff Rhys, and the album was released on April 29, 2013 by Lex Records. Praxis Makes Perfect is a concept album based on the life of influential Italian publisher Giangiacomo Feltrinelli. The album charted at No. 43 in the United Kingdom.
Heather Phares of Allmusic told that "aside from the biographical concept and the largely electronic arrangements, they don't repeat themselves much." At Fact, Steve Shaw affirmed that the release "possesses all of the keen humour of the former, modest and understated to a tee." Dan Lucas of Under the Radar said that "the appeal of the album lies in its musicianship and perfect production", and that the "synths and drum machines create a panic-laden sci-fi landscape; meanwhile, acoustic guitars slip deftly in and out of the songs." At Mojo, Andy Cowan felt that the release "achieves the tricky balancing act between playful [...] and poignant". David Welsh of musicOMH said that the release iis "crammed with literary snippets," and has "realpolitik themes", however "for all the fresh blood, this is familiar territory." At NME, Alex Hoban noted that "ironically, the depth of the source material shows up the problem with concept albums – no matter how great the idea, it still needs killer hooks." Anna Wilson Clash wrote that it is "audaciously ambitious in conceptual scope, it’s not evenly matched in musicality."PopMatters' Evan Sawdey noted that "the album is missing that quintessential 'something', their lyrics more pointed yet somehow less focused, their journey meandering, their use of narration forcing the concept upon the listener instead of letting it happen naturally." At Loud and Quiet, Chris Watkeys told that in "listening to this album [it] feels like walking around inside a glistening, neon pink kaleidoscope, or a musical sweet shop where there aren't any flavours you don't like."
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