''Slice'' is a 2023
extended play
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album by British band
O. It has received positive reviews from critics.
Reception
''Slice'' received 4 out of 5 stars in ''
DIY'' from Daisy Carter for demonstrating "just how much can be done with a pair of drumsticks, a baritone sax, and some significant pedal wizardry", resulting in "a project that’s short but sweet, cohesive and well-rounded".
In ''
Dork'', Rebecca Kestevan gave this release 5 out of 5, stating that "O. demonstrate a level of musicianship which borders on the outrageous" and called it "a funky, perfectly ordered disorder, which feels on the brink of falling into total chaos at any given moment".
Laura Molloy noted the synergy of the musicians in ''
NME
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'' and gave this release 4 out of 5 stars for displaying how the band "expertly tread the line between the urgent energy of experimental rock and jazz improvisation".
Editors at ''
Pitchfork
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'' scored this release 7.0 out of 10 and critic Stuart Berman praised the mix of jazz and rock influences that are held together with "a harmonious balance of improvisation and rock-solid composition".
Track listing
#"Slice" – 3:24
#"Moon" – 4:43
#"Grouchy" – 3:30
#"ATM" – 6:12
Personnel
O.
*Joe Henwood –
baritone saxophone
The baritone saxophone (sometimes abbreviated to "bari sax") is a member of the saxophone family of instruments, larger (and lower-pitched) than the tenor saxophone, but smaller (and higher-pitched) than the bass saxophone, bass. It is the lowe ...
*Tash Keary – drums
Additional personnel
*Dan Carey –
production
See also
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2023 in British music
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List of 2023 albums
References
External links
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2023 debut EPs
Albums produced by Dan Carey (record producer)
O. (band) EPs