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Generally favorable reviews- based on 7 Ratings

  • Summary: The second full-length studio release for Nick Zammuto was self-produced and recorded in his home studio.
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  • Record Label: Temporary Residence
  • Genre(s): Electronic, Techno, Pop/Rock, Alternative/Indie Rock, Experimental Techno, Glitch
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Great Equator
Oh, my love It's been more than fun, We've been around the sun, The moves we made were radical, Gravity is only a theory, In need of revisions, And... See the rest of the song lyrics
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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 7 out of 8
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 8
  3. Negative: 0 out of 8
  1. Consequence
    Sep 5, 2014
    83
    The resulting sound pieces are still intricately weird and weirdly intricate, and if Anchor sacrifices some of the hushed intimacy of a Books record (see: Zammuto’s self-consciously rock delivery on “IO” or the raw and lurching snare sound on the great “Sinker”), it retains the promise that anything, and any sound, is momentarily possible within these musical boundaries.
  2. Paste Magazine
    Sep 3, 2014
    82
    Anchor proves to be just as the name suggests, a collection to cement Zammuto’s place in music’s past, present and future.
  3. AllMusic
    Sep 3, 2014
    80
    Where the self-titled record felt like a vivid explosion of feelings, sounds, and ideas in line with the end of a summer full of motion and conflict, Anchor sounds grounded and wintery, a little older and making the space to look before it leaps.
  4. The Quietus
    Sep 3, 2014
    80
    Fans of Nick's previous work should feel right at home; it's livelier and more overtly catchy than anything in his catalogue, but at its core, much of Anchor is a refinement of the things he's done well in the past.
  5. Under The Radar
    Sep 5, 2014
    80
    One of the most exhilarating and creative albums of the year thus far. [Sep/Oct 2014, p.107]
  6. Tiny Mix Tapes
    Sep 4, 2014
    70
    Although Anchor feels lacking at times in terms of experimentation and exploration, its affirming energy and confidence never come off as suppressed, and it is through this lens that its true ambitions are revealed: play like you’ll never leave this place.
  7. Pitchfork
    Sep 5, 2014
    51
    Even though Anchor is a truly disappointing work from such an inventive mind, it’s not enough to suggest that he’s reached the point of creative bankruptcy.

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  2. Mixed: 0 out of 3
  3. Negative: 0 out of 3
  1. Plants135
    Sep 5, 2014
    10
    Wow, wow, wow...this album is amazing. It's so refreshing to hear something that sounds so smooth while being so intricate . One of myWow, wow, wow...this album is amazing. It's so refreshing to hear something that sounds so smooth while being so intricate . One of my favorite tracks is 'Good Graces'. He adds the vocals of Daniela Gesundheit, from the group 'Snow Blink' , as a beautiful surprise at the end. The song literally just pulled me in. This album is highly recommended.… Expand
  2. goosenado
    Sep 4, 2014
    9
    This is one of the best albums of 2014, Zammuto is the true cream of life this day and age. No matter what any music critic says online,This is one of the best albums of 2014, Zammuto is the true cream of life this day and age. No matter what any music critic says online, Zammuto is a band that transcends petty internet jargon and offers us all a deep look inside a true musicians heart and soul.… Expand
  4. terriblesuit
    Sep 4, 2014
    9
    Not sure how Nick Zammuto keeps doing it after a decade and half, but this album is a perfect continuation of his music catalog. It touches onNot sure how Nick Zammuto keeps doing it after a decade and half, but this album is a perfect continuation of his music catalog. It touches on every emotion you can think of. You can listen to it quietly in the comfort of your headphones, or listen to it as background music while chilling with friends; the ultimate in road trip music. This band KILLS live too! Bravo!… Expand

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