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90
An immersive, innovative and affecting adventure, ‘purity ring’ is as emotionally gripping as any collection of music you’ll hear this year. A glorious triumph of soulful electronica, it’ll make your world feel like a richer place, full of hope, wonder and connection.
8mo
80
Roddick and James' music has always been transporting, but exactly where they take their listeners hasn't always been so clearly defined. With its artful use of nostalgia and fantasy, not to escape reality but to inspire a better one, Purity Ring is an undeniable level-up.
8mo
80
A fully formed, imaginary universe where vulnerability and hope collide.
8mo
72
There might not be a track on the new record as good as “Fineshrine”, the breakout single from their 2012 debut, but it’s quite easily their most compelling work as a group since said debut.
8mo
71
The Canadian duo’s latest acts as an imagined soundtrack to an RPG video game. Their lush electronic sound and exploratory tone effectively conjure the escapist virtual reality of their inspirations, although the result is more enticing in concept than execution.
8mo
70
It feels like the duo is ready to embrace a fresh start, reintroducing themselves in a way that makes reinvention look as easy as starting a new save file.
6mo
70
Purity Ring sounds both inspired and in the right place based on the 13 songs that they have neatly wrapped into a concept of a strange fantasy society.
8mo
the magic of the electronic minimalism of Purity Ring can be elusive if you have never seen their live performances. the concise mastery of their unique style has grown by leaps and bounds over the years, and that is saying a lot considering the strength of their debut. the gains are all subtle and nuanced and difficult to track on a casual listen. like sharpening the edge of an already sharp knife, it cuts so smoothly and quickly that you don't even realize you are bleeding.
A consistent dreamy soundscape filled with indietronica and dream pop tracks in the form of an immersive and vulnerable videogame-like soundtrack. Some ethereal gems here, but unfortunately doesn't quite beat the highs of their previous work. Longer review on my YouTube.
I guess they dropping every 5 years now lol.
10 years ago, they dropped one of my favorite albums... Another Eternity.
If you haven't heard that album yet, what are you doing with your life?
I won't lie, this album as a whole is better than that one.
Both albums are incredibly consistent, but this one just edges it a bit.
I like how they don't deviate too far from their sound either, that's a skill in itself.
Good Album.
i saw Purity Ring in Portland about a week and a half ago. When i was looking into the show i saw the blurb describing the band, which said that on their latest project, Purity Ring wanted to transport listeners into a fantasy world akin to Final Fantasy or Tier Automata. Through their visuals at the show and the songs they played, they certainly succeeded in that, and now sitting down to listen to their self titled album in full, I think that the best way to describe it is just that - ... read more
not a bad album, i liked the unique production, just didn't care at all for the vocals but they definitely succeeded at what they were trying to do on this album, has a strong distinct sound.
Love this artist, Helps me study for exams, One of my favs for sure.
Fav Tracks: broken Well, between you and shadows, red the sunrise, many lives, place of my own, the long night,imanocean
![Purity Ring - purity ring [Reissue]](https://cdn2.albumoftheyear.org/200x0/album/1536553-purity-ring-reissue_225708.jpg)
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Track List
| 1 | relict 2:59 | 70 |
| 2 | many lives 3:01 | 83 |
| 3 | part ii 1:42 | 74 |
| 4 | place of my own 3:00 | 83 |
| 5 | red the sunrise 3:15 | 76 |
| 6 | memory ruins 2:59 | 80 |
| 7 | mistral 0:44 | 74 |
| 8 | the long night 4:17 | 79 |
| 9 | imanocean 3:37 | 81 |
| 10 | between you and shadows 3:07 | 80 |
| 11 | mj odyssey 1:42 | 73 |
| 12 | broken well 2:46 | 77 |
| 13 | glacier ::in memory of rs:: 3:25 | 80 |
Total Length: 36 minutes
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7mo
I absolutely love this, what a fantastic twist on the formula of Purity Ring. If you liked 'Worlds' you should at least give this a try.
7mo
love drum and bass, like some Purity Ring, but these songs just aren't memorable, and this ubiquitous PS2-core style doesn't make the album stand out at all.
