Barbara Barbara, We Face a Shining Future
by Underworld
User Score
7.6

Generally favorable reviews- based on 29 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 23 out of 29
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 29
  3. Negative: 3 out of 29
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  1. ClorofilaAzul
    Mar 21, 2016
    6
    Unfortunately Underworld lost their energy. Its a soft album. The thing that fascinated me, which used to be the energy mixed with hypnotic states, is no longer here. A Hundred Days Off was already less powerful. Barking was definitely one step down for me. Too "melodic". I hope they can come back to "the good old days". Still have hope. Despite this, I will listen to Barbara moreUnfortunately Underworld lost their energy. Its a soft album. The thing that fascinated me, which used to be the energy mixed with hypnotic states, is no longer here. A Hundred Days Off was already less powerful. Barking was definitely one step down for me. Too "melodic". I hope they can come back to "the good old days". Still have hope. Despite this, I will listen to Barbara more carefully. I might be wrong...… Expand

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Metascore
81

Universal acclaim - based on 26 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 22 out of 26
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 26
  3. Negative: 0 out of 26
  1. Pretty Much Amazing
    Apr 20, 2016
    91
    These tracks don’t feel futuristic, but they shine with a blinding light, capping one of the most impressive arcs of any album so far this year.
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  2. No Ripcord
    Apr 13, 2016
    80
    From the thumping, industrial charge of I Exhale to the sublimely hypnotic techno of Low Burn, Underworld are in full form, giving meaning and substance to every single minute with hardly a wasted moment.
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  3. Tiny Mix Tapes
    Apr 4, 2016
    60
    Its purpose is to cement Underworld as elder statesmen of minor-arena-filling, rather than “floor-filling,” amorphously electronic music. It’s not hip, but it’s not square either.
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