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85 out of 100

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8.5 out of 10

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  • Summary: Thom York, Ravi Coltrane, and Laura Darlington appears as a guests on the experimental producer/artist's third full-length album.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 23 out of 25
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 25
  3. Negative: 0 out of 25
  1. Sputnikmusic
    100
    Time will tell if "Cosmogramma" is the most definitive moment of his career, but at this point it seems the realm of electronic music is open for Flying Lotus to be the next big visionary of his genre.
  2. Delusions of Adequacy
    100
    Flying Lotus has made the strongest album to date with his amazing collection of sounds, beats and instruments; as good as you felt after hearing the sheer brilliance of "Los Angeles."
  3. Q Magazine
    60
    Fans of experimetal electronica will be [happy], though Radiohead devotees should exercise caution. [Jun 2010, p.124]
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  1. jfred7
    10
    This is one of the best electronic albums to come along in years. FlyLo blends dubstep, IDM, jazz, video game sounds, and god knows how many other styles into something new and unique. On top of that, Cosmogramma is arguably the most cohesive, immersive album of any genre to come out this year. This is brainy and innovative music, but it's also incredibly fun once you wrap your head around it. My pick for the album of 2010.… Expand
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  2. DJ99X
    10
    Only discovered Flying Lotus this year. What a discovery! He has a very unique style of music. Cosmogramma is one of the best albums I have ever heard. It is so complex, but oh-so beautiful. I can definitely pick up some Radiohead influences in this album (not just because Thom Yorke stars in one of the tracks). Drips//Aunties Harp is a much prettier version of Myxamatosis. Great album! Top 3 of the year for sure… Expand
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  3. cosmogramma
    9
    A masterpiece of sound, blending four-on-the-floor drums with jazz, among a host of diverse influences. The album is cohesive as a whole, with each track blending into the other, but each track stands alone as well. A true step forward in electronica; the only reason I rated it a is because I believe FlyLo can do better. This is hard to describe, just listen to (youtube): Zodiac **** Do the Astral Plane, Recoiled (for a taste)… Expand
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