Copia
by Eluvium
Metascore
84

Universal acclaim - based on 11 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 10 out of 11
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 11
  3. Negative: 0 out of 11
  1. AllMusic
    90
    A magnificent set, awash in textures, atmospheres, moods, and emotion.
  2. cokemachineglow
    70
    It sounds exactly like Eluvium, only with an organ and not a guitar, and with more overt classical aspirations than before.
  3. Delusions of Adequacy
    90
    This is a just an amazingly pretty and graceful album.
  5. Drowned In Sound
    90
    Copia is the sound of Cooper surpassing himself, combining his patented minimalist drones with beautifully rendered piano.
  6. Lost At Sea
    90
    While there has clearly been a degree of evolution... none of Eluvium's previous effects are lost with his new offering; the music still winds its way through your mind, but at the same time it moves the soul as well.
  7. Pitchfork
    77
    My issue with Copia-- the thing that keeps this record from greatness-- is Cooper's approach to piano.
  8. Prefix Magazine
    75
    Eluvium has crafted an album that is at once immediate and accessible while deceptively complex.
  9. Sputnikmusic
    90
    Copia is Cooper’s greatest work to date, but it leaves even more roads for him to take.
  10. Tiny Mix Tapes
    80
    While spare in its construction, Copia offers a bounty of emotion for those who give it the chance.
  11. Almost Cool
    70
    Definitely a bit more hit-or-miss than some of his past work.
  12. No Ripcord
    50
    Great art must provoke or inspire you, and I’m sorry to all the folks out there “awash” in Eluvium’s dreamy “soundscapes” of pure “emotion” and “beauty”, but this record does neither.

Awards & Rankings

21
#21 Best Album of 2007

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User Score
8.0

Generally favorable reviews- based on 38 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 28 out of 38
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 38
  3. Negative: 5 out of 38
  1. JohnJ
    Jul 29, 2007
    10
    Gorgeous and stunning album. Definitely one of my favorite albums of 2007. And yeah, if you don't like "background music" or whatever, Gorgeous and stunning album. Definitely one of my favorite albums of 2007. And yeah, if you don't like "background music" or whatever, why listen and review it?… Full Review »
  2. JohnM
    Jul 18, 2007
    4
    I guess I just had too high of expectations after "Talk Amongst the Trees." Too much of this is just too lackluster, even contrived. "Radio I guess I just had too high of expectations after "Talk Amongst the Trees." Too much of this is just too lackluster, even contrived. "Radio Ballet" is particularly bad, seemingly lifted from the score of a bad Lifetime movie.… Full Review »
  3. AndrewF.
    Jun 19, 2007
    9
    I'm in love with this album. It really swept me away at first, and then I sort of let it drift down to the bottom of my playlist. I'm in love with this album. It really swept me away at first, and then I sort of let it drift down to the bottom of my playlist. However, now that I'm listening to it again, I'm even more moved. I really enjoy the complex sweeping chord changes in the longer tracks. One of my favorite albums so far in 2007.… Full Review »
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