Rumspringa

Critic Score
Based on 2 reviews
User Score
Based on 279 ratings
2026 Ratings: #185
May 29, 2026 / Release Date
LP / Format
No Label, A24 / Label
Full Credits
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Critic Reviews

73
Pitchfork
The New York-based electronic duo’s hushed vocals and collagist sound design capture the bliss and ambiguity of youth.
70
Rolling Stone
The duo’s latest album pairs folk intimacy with electronic catharsis, creating a dreamy coming-of-age record that rewards patience more than immediacy.
Gwon
71

It’s not quite on the level of their debut, but it’s still a solid album. The reason I loved the first project so much was because that specific sound, texture, and dreamy vibe were just so mesmerizing. While this one doesn’t fully live up to that, it still captures that signature 'ear' aesthetic pretty well.

Unfortunately, the opening track 'Coil' doesn't even come close to their previous intro, 'Real Life.' Same goes for 'Ne Plus ... read more

VulnicurAnders
78

Super cool project! Low Joe intimate and homemade it feels! They manage to explore a lot of different aspects of this almost bedroom/glitch pop sound! Nothing too overly exciting but really cool and enjoyable! Feels very satisfying in a sense!

evelezt
62

The music hint shows promise, even if it's not quite substantial yet.

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flaviooo
66

ok ig

60

really want to like the ear and I liked their last album but this feels like a step back. I do love the electronic minimalism here in an era where maximalitic production is more mainstream. But most of the tracks on this album don't feel like songs and vocals feel like they were an afterthought. My favorite tracks is Ne Plus Ulta.

4lc4ch0f
42

tienen un sonido interesante, pero a la vez se siente aburrido

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Track List

1Coil
3:54
84
2Rumspringa
3:17
71
3Ne Plus Ultra
2:49
84
4Water and Power
3:01
72
5Threads
3:04
74
6Will
3:24
70
7Nothing’s Open
1:47
63
8F
2:57
73
9Amsterdam
2:31
67
10Good Day Will Arrive
3:15
75
Total Length: 29 minutes
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