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83

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8.0

Generally favorable reviews- based on 21 Ratings

  • Summary: The first solo releases in nine years from electronic producer Stefan Kozalla features guest appearances from Caribou, Apparat, Hildegard Knef, Matthew Dear, Ada, Milosh, and Dirk von Lotzow.
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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 13 out of 13
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 13
  3. Negative: 0 out of 13
  1. Mar 27, 2013
    86
    Its visionary ambition recalls the fertile sprawl of Villalobos’ 2003 debut Alcachofa; baroque techno blessed with the carefree spirit of lounge music and Quiet Storm, dressed up in tie-dye, the music on Amygdala glows with an easy confidence.
  2. Apr 2, 2013
    85
    Without necessarily bucking the trends of today, Koze has provided a complete picture of his truly singular outlook on dance music.
  3. Apr 23, 2013
    85
    Nothing here is overtly thrilling but ultimately the record is a real joy to listen to.
  4. Mar 27, 2013
    80
    The number of guests (including Matthew Dear, Apparat, and Caribou’s Dan Snaith) and the songs’ lengths, depths, and varying textures make it easy to get spun.
  5. 80
    [A] sleek and immersive new album.
  6. Mar 29, 2013
    80
    It's infectious and almost a little too odd, yet it's totally at ease. In other words, it's DJ Koze doing what he's done for well over a decade.
  7. Mar 27, 2013
    70
    Amygdala manages to feel like a singular labour of love, a 78-minute piece that never feels laborious that is the accomplishment.

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  1. Jun 12, 2013
    9
    easily the most creative, broadest and radiant album i have listened to so far this year. quick sketch of a review here:easily the most creative, broadest and radiant album i have listened to so far this year. quick sketch of a review here: http://simmserely.blogspot.com/2013/04/dj-koze-amygdala-review-sketch.html Expand