Maribou State
Hallucinating Love
Release Date: Jan 31, 2025
Genre(s): Electronic, House, Garage, Pop/Rock, Alternative/Indie Rock, Indie Electronic, UK Garage
Record label: Ninja Tune
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Album Review: Hallucinating Love by Maribou State
Great, Based on 3 Critics
Based on rating 8/10
With the return of Holly Walker, their longtime vocal collaborator, and a sound that echoes their hallmark strengths while showcasing a refined maturity, Hallucinating Love is a hypnotic journey that speaks to both the past and present of the duo's craft. Opening with "Blackoak", the album immediately plunges into quintessential Maribou State territory. The track is a lush tapestry of stripped-back guitar licks, straightforward synths, and harmonized melodies. It's not trying to rush instant attention, but instead draws listeners in with its deliberate simplicity, reminding us of Maribou State's patience and confidence.
Based on rating 7/10
Euphoric electronica pairing Maribou State return with their fourth full-length, Hallucinating Love, packed full of blissful bangers. Though heavily indebted to 2000s club music, their intelligent take on dance music continues to avoid heavy beats and face-melting drops in favor of cool, calm sophistication. Lead single "Otherside" sees Hertfordshire, England boys Chris Davids and Liam Ivory once again joined by long-time collaborator and vocalist Holly Walker for yet another seamlessly sublime union.
Opinion: Fantastic
Maribou State's long-awaited third album, ‘Hallucinating Love’, is a triumphant return for the acclaimed UK duo, Chris Davids and Liam Ivory. Released via Ninja Tune, the album emerges from a transformative and challenging period, weaving deeply personal experiences into what is their most complete album yet. The creation of ‘Hallucinating Love’ was shaped by a time of profound upheaval.
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