Archipelago
by Hidden Orchestra
Metascore
70

Generally favorable reviews - based on 6 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 2 out of 6
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 6
  3. Negative: 0 out of 6
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  1. Okayplayer
    Nov 8, 2012
    88
    As the album unfolds you're drawn inexorably into a world of high quality music that deserves to be savoured, devoured, replayed and pored over, and above all, enjoyed.
  2. The Independent on Sunday (UK)
    Oct 23, 2012
    70
    Composer Joe Acheson seems more interested in texture than development and you can long for a discordant voice, but as head-nodding experiences go, this is pretty good.

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  1. coffindodger
    Nov 14, 2015
    9
    Firstly, I would urge people not to pay much attention to the "jazz" moniker, there is nothing in the slightest noodly about Archipelago.
    A    Firstly, I would urge people not to pay much attention to the "jazz" moniker, there is nothing in the slightest noodly about Archipelago.
    A review? Well, I could do no better (or even half as well as) Okayplayer's. My favourite track Reminder, exuberant, dark and with a beat you'll want to hear again and again.    … Full Review »
  2. RiverPlate
    Oct 24, 2014
    8
    great album that i enjoy listening from the start to the end and the last song just closes it greatly (even though is quite short). is nice togreat album that i enjoy listening from the start to the end and the last song just closes it greatly (even though is quite short). is nice to hear bands that stands out from others and HO does that and blowing your ears if you let them.… Full Review »
  3. rakharo12
    Nov 6, 2017
    10
    Amazing from start till the end. It is filled with hidden gems such as Seven Hunters(my personal favorite), Vorka, Flight and more. I ll justAmazing from start till the end. It is filled with hidden gems such as Seven Hunters(my personal favorite), Vorka, Flight and more. I ll just keep listening to it for years to come.… Full Review »