Energy
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Energy
Energy (stylised in all caps) is the third studio album by British electronic musicduo Disclosure. It was released on 28 August 2020 through Island Records. -Wikipedia
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Pitchfork
The Lawrence brothers’ third album of glossy yet gritty disco pop suggests that their true lineage is the Y2K chart-house sound once ubiquitous on UK airwaves.
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Under the Radar
Disclosure works best when the duo taps into its inherent feel for the underground dancefloor and has its collaborators follow its lead, which it does on the majority of ENERGY.
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The Guardian
With nightclubs closed during coronavirus, the third album from the British pop-house duo has an unwittingly mournful quality.
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musicOMH
in this respect, as well as songwriting, structure and guest selection, they’re back like they never left.
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Clash Magazine
'ENERGY' sees the duo step out of their comfort zone, engaging with an array of previously unexplored artists, genres and themes. They have wholeheartedly refined their vision and approach as artists, aligning themselves to the message of their title track says “where your focus goes, your energy flows.”
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London Evening Standard
Brothers bring texture to diverse collection of club bangers.
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NME
The Lawrence brothers' first album in five years is an electrifying bender that hoovers up new inspiration and another sparkling array of pals.
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Muse
ENERGY manages to evoke those all too distant memories of nights out and triggers that part of your brain that makes you want to dance.
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The Guardian
The sibling duo hit peak form on this joyous third outing.
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The Wall Street Journal
The electronic duo’s third album returns to the beckoning grooves of its debut, and benefits from a diverse roster of guest vocalists.
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Loud and Quiet
It’s a solid set of tracks, but five years since their last release, it’s less of a blazing return and more of a practiced workout. For all of the gloss and polish, Energy feels like the safe, controlled sound of a decade behind the decks for two brothers who aren’t yet 30 – and the reality that the future catches up with all of us.
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The Daily Nebraskan
Even though “ENERGY” is Disclosure’s shortest album to date, it ticks away at a snail's pace with an uncharacteristic lack of energy in its closing songs.
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The Soundboard
There’s always been something about Disclosure that hinted they were capable of more than the scene around them would allow, and now they’ve reached a point where that’s possible, they could be at their strongest position yet.
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The Student Playlist
ENERGY is danceable and catchy, but as a whole, it’s not an instant love affair, neither for the average consumer nor the music kids.
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The Line of Best Fit
Energy is something of a misfire for Disclosure, it is an album that opts to play things safe and the consequence is an unremarkable album that feels at once overthought and simultaneously underdeveloped. It is technically proficient in all the ways that you’d expect.
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Medium
I feel that this album’s title couldn’t have been more apt, as the carnival like atmosphere of this awesome album is bound to keep the summer vibes alive, just as that season is set to dwindle out into Autumn.
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The Times
For the most part it’s a case of music made for dancing around the kitchen island.
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Stack
Five years is plenty long to wait for a new Disclosure LP, so Energy wastes no time on grandiose lights-dimming.
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Sputnik Music
Disclosure's latest offering was made for us to remember how important dancing is in our lives. Let's just hope we don't wait too long to energize the clubs to these tunes.
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Vinyl Chapters
Disclosure release explosive new album Energy and if lockdown has left you feeling empty through lack of nights out and drunken mistakes, don’t fret because this two-disc record is oozing with club bangers that will bring your biggest night out straight to your doorstep.
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Diandra Review It All
Joy can feel cheesy or like a denial of reality. Yet, the truth remains that, no matter what, you have to keep going, and Disclosure’s new album, out August 28, gives you the energy.
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Beats Per Minute
ENERGY most certainly has more highlights than it does disappointing moments, and it marks a change in sound that the couple are moving towards – albeit slowly.
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The VLM
Disclosure have breathed fresh life and vitality into the final remnants of Summer 2020. While the tracks can not be fully released to their natural habitat, the Lawrence brothers have provided us with hope for a club return full of vitality. Where 2020 has offered misery and despair, ENERGY has gifted us with joy and flare.
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Rolling Stone
It’s a lovely, palate-cleansing comedown from the party that precedes it and evidence that, three albums in, Disclosure still have a keen understanding of the dancefloor’s ebbs and flows.
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Stereoboard
‘ENERGY’ delivers an impressive punch with intelligently engineered material. By playing to the brothers’ established strengths while evolving their sound, it ensures that Disclosure remain ahead of the curve.
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Slant Magazine
Disclosure’s Energy Is a Combustible, Richly Layered Party Album.
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Hotpress
ENERGY, is arguably one of their most ambitious yet.
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Gigwise
Disclosure bring together some of the scene's most forward-thinking and boundary-pushing artists, taking this latest edition to new levels. Creating a new space, reimagining genres and holding off on all limitations, Energy truly showcases the best of Disclosure and the self-assured musicians it features.
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The Arts Desk
It may not exude that much actual energy, but there’s a chunk of worthwhile fare on board.
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DIY Magazine
Motivational, sky-reaching anthems that don’t overthink the euphoria at hand.
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Spectrum Culture
on their third LP, the Lawrence brothers stay true to four-on-the-floor dance beats, still within their usual deep house, two-step and garage roots.
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