Off Off On

This Is The Kit - Off Off On
Critic Score
Based on 12 reviews
2020 Ratings: #402 / 871
User Score
Based on 72 ratings
Liked by 5 people
October 23, 2020 / Release Date
LP / Format
Rough Trade / Label
Indie Folk / Genre
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CRITIC REVIEWS

90
Uncut
Stables is a lucid lyricist, her words powerful and imagistic whether she's inspired by the negative inner voices on "This Is What You Did" or referencing her beloved Ursula K Le Guin on "Was Magician". The result is unshowily spectacular.
80
musicOMH
The album takes us on a journey via warm melodies and spoonfuls of sleepy, mindful music. It is full of nicely woven songs that are also life-affirming and gracious.
80
AllMusic

In spite of its musical intricacy, This Is the Kit remains a relatable portal into the human experience and Off Off On is as appealing as anything Stables has ever released.

80
Under the Radar

Compositionally, Off Off On finds Stables at the top of her game to date.

80
The Line of Best Fit
Off Off On is undoubtedly This Is The Kit’s best work yet - clever lyrics, clashing instrumentals and unique vocal patterns create a dizzying and heady album that feels as refreshing as it does personal.
80
Mojo
This Is The Kit have developed a peculiar intra band empathy with guitars, bass, drums and occasional horns responding to the rhythm of Kate Stables' vocal cadences.
80
The Independent

Off Off On stakes out the Winchester-born, Paris-based Stables as one of the most original and musically gifted artists of today.

80
Gigwise
The autumnal and introspective elements work beautifully with the sense of unease that many people are experiencing right now.
78
Still Listening
This album is incredibly strong and definitely sees Kate Stables and co at their songwriting peak.
60
Loud and Quiet

On Off Off On, whilst the emotional range of its predecessor may be slightly narrowed, there’s a commitment to broadening the sonic palette that frames Stables’ writing.

60
God Is in the TV

Off Off On is a consistently beautiful, well written and produced record but despite its clear qualities it has joined the pantheon of overlong LPS.

60
The Sydney Morning Herald
“Wasn’t ready, slower learner,” she coos, “But the power, was in her.” And it’s in this kind of storytelling, combining the abstract metaphors of folk with the poetry of country, that the record shines.
Shzam
80

Lulling and soothing. Another beautiful album by Kate Stables.

64

Progressive folkie Kate Stables deserves real credit for continually pushing herself and striving to build on the indie folk that gained her a following — even if I’m not sure I fully enjoy the directions she explores on “Off Off On.” Since “Moonshine Freeze,” the comparatively straightforward prior This is the Kit album, Stables has turned towards freer harmonies, rhythms, and song structures, often upping her songs’ runtimes in the process. It’s ... read more

WildChameleon
75

This is the kit is the kind of artist that really deserves to be looked at. Whether it is in terms of musicality or his talent as a lyricist, there is always something interesting.

This album is no exception to the rule and this is especially true for the first part of the album which contains a lot of folk nuggets.

One of the concerns of This is the kit is that at certain moments in his albums, there is a certain repetition and some length (on this one, there is keep going) that prevents ... read more

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Added on: June 30, 2020