Déjà-Vu
by Giorgio Moroder
  • Record Label: RCA
  • Release Date: Jun 12, 2015
Metascore
54

Mixed or average reviews - based on 25 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 5 out of 25
  2. Mixed: 16 out of 25
  3. Negative: 4 out of 25
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  1. Rolling Stone
    Jul 29, 2015
    60
    Although a handful of dated, unimaginative instrumentals drag down Déjà Vu's momentum, Moroder has always been more of a singles artist.
  2. PopMatters
    Jun 19, 2015
    60
    Regardless of the overall quality, it’s nearly impossible to resist the urge to dance. And in that, Déjà Vu succeeds.
  3. Spin
    Jun 18, 2015
    60
    The results are hit-or-miss.
  5. AllMusic
    Jun 15, 2015
    60
    Despite its unevenness, at its best Déjà-Vu is an entertaining return from a dance music legend looking to translate his style into something that isn't overly familiar.
  6. musicOMH.com
    Jun 15, 2015
    60
    The desire is there for more of that visionary spirit--though the suspicion lingers that with everything just simply too available, Moroder no longer has the focus and inspiration that fired his finest work.
  7. Q Magazine
    Jun 11, 2015
    60
    An album that plays too safe in its thirst for hits. [Jul 2015, p.110]
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  8. The Guardian
    Jun 11, 2015
    60
    For every decent chorus, there is a moment where Moroder falls victim to his own vast influence.
  9. Mojo
    Jun 9, 2015
    60
    An album that plays too safe in its thirst for hits. [Jul 2015, p.110]
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  10. Uncut
    Jun 9, 2015
    60
    Moroder's first album in 30 years consists largely of generic pop-dance. [Jul 2015, p.80]
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  11. Slant Magazine
    Jun 18, 2015
    50
    Deja Vu reminds the listener of something, all right: every other song currently playing, as Donna Summer once sang, on the radio.
  12. The Line of Best Fit
    Jun 18, 2015
    50
    Expecting Moroder to reach the heights of "I Feel Love" is, of course, futile, and yes, after a few repeated plays you may find the odd track or two that stand out from the rest, but there’s little you’ll love to love here.
  13. Clash Music
    Jul 16, 2015
    40
    It's not completely unfair to say that Déjà Vu won't be joining the pantheon of great albums any time soon.
  14. NOW Magazine
    Jun 25, 2015
    40
    The aggressive push into overblown choruses drowns the warmth and personality of his production work.
  15. The Telegraph (UK)
    Jun 16, 2015
    40
    The songs are weak, the sounds cheesily overfamiliar and a slightly second-rate string of collaborators (he wanted Lady Gaga and Rihanna but settled for Kylie Minogue and Britney Spears) fail to sprinkle the beats with any magic.
  16. The Independent (UK)
    Jun 15, 2015
    40
    A fond indulgence, perhaps, but there’s nothing on Déjà Vu that will take your breath away like “I Feel Love.”
  17. The Observer (UK)
    Jun 15, 2015
    40
    Déjà Vu could have been Moroder’s own Random Access Memories, which had guest vocalists all pulling together to create a masterpiece. Instead, it’s just a bit random.

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User Score
6.3

Generally favorable reviews- based on 44 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 25 out of 44
  2. Mixed: 9 out of 44
  3. Negative: 10 out of 44
  1. Dennonyx
    Jun 12, 2015
    9
    Pleasant freshness survived to the 2000's/2010's musical revolution, but still tuned on what is the modern electropop. "Deja Vu" is exactlyPleasant freshness survived to the 2000's/2010's musical revolution, but still tuned on what is the modern electropop. "Deja Vu" is exactly what makes you dance, both whether you are young or elderly. The inevitable collaboration with pop artists of high level makes it even more captivating.
    Some elements, such as the guitar-loop or the bubbling basses might therefore become slightly pushy with their spread well disguised in all the album, which was still a bit monochrome in some points. Luckily, only-instrumental tracks help to avoid this problem. They are intelligently put at the beginning (4 U With Love), in the middle (74 Is The New 24) and at the end (La Disco). On the other hand, when you are 74 and you're working and producing for Britney Spears, Lady Gaga, Dev and Charli XCX you can definitely call your life complete.

    Best tracks:

    Deja Vu ft. Sia
    I do this for you ft. Marlene
    Right Here, Right Now ft. Kylie Minogue    … Full Review »
  2. Felipecritic
    Jun 12, 2015
    5
    A good album of dance music, with incredible artists such as Kylie Minogue and Britney Spears. But it lacked elements that remember the past,A good album of dance music, with incredible artists such as Kylie Minogue and Britney Spears. But it lacked elements that remember the past, what was expected of the legendary producer Giorgio Moroder.… Full Review »
  3. BabyGoonForever
    Jun 12, 2015
    8
    Underrated. This comeback should be appreciated for its sincerity and its genuine ability to make us wanna dance. Anyway I didn't get theUnderrated. This comeback should be appreciated for its sincerity and its genuine ability to make us wanna dance. Anyway I didn't get the cover featuring Britney Spears. It's the weak point of the overall album.… Full Review »
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