Cut the World [Live]
by Antony and the Johnsons
Metascore
82

Universal acclaim - based on 31 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 27 out of 31
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 31
  3. Negative: 0 out of 31
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  1. Q Magazine
    Dec 14, 2012
    60
    A curious document, but one that serves as a reminder of Hegarty's ability to catch the light live. [Sep 2012, p.97]
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  2. The Fly (UK)
    Dec 14, 2012
    60
    Whilst Hegarty's extended speech in 'Future Feminism' fails to grasp wholly, (but will probably fill a void in your pseudo-intellectual appetite), the collection as a whole is an impressively captivating soundscape.
  3. The Independent (UK)
    Dec 14, 2012
    60
    Elsewhere, these grand new performances with the Danish National Chamber Orchestra serve to pinion some songs too fixedly.
  5. The Observer (UK)
    Dec 14, 2012
    60
    Cut the World reprises 10 of his old songs, adds one new one (the title track) and Future Feminism, which is the kind of thing that will either get you punching the air as you did at Danny Boyle's Olympics opening ceremony, or crossing your legs and muttering about distrusting gender absolutes.

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#78 Best Album of 2012

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User Score
7.3

Generally favorable reviews- based on 6 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 4 out of 6
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 6
  3. Negative: 0 out of 6
  1. Ricko
    Oct 2, 2020
    6
    For the most part this is really good and delivers proof of the acts' ability to deliver their unique style in an equally impressive manner inFor the most part this is really good and delivers proof of the acts' ability to deliver their unique style in an equally impressive manner in a live setting. "Kiss My Name", one of my favourite A and the J's tracks is a highlight and sounds as good as ever here. Unfortunately the inclusion of the 7 minute "Future Feminism" (7 MINUTES!!) is a major downside. Some will say its brave, especially putting it in so early at track 2. I saw it is arrogant, superfluous and above all, boring. I always hate spoken word tracks on live albums anyway but this takes the cake and has no place on an otherwise excellent live album… Full Review »
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