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Democrazy - Damon Albarn
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45 out of 100

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7.8 out of 10

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  • Summary: This limited-edition release from the Blur frontman consists of 14 original solo demos (recorded in hotel rooms during a recent tour) spread over four sides, each one clearly a work in progress.

Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 0 out of 9
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 9
  3. Negative: 5 out of 9
  1. Mojo
    60
    Aside from a handful of instrumental snatches... Democrazy's main events are six or seven tantalising sketches. [Jan 2004, p.96]
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  2. Stylus Magazine
    33
    Serving as nothing more than a temporary diversion or side note to his fully realised work, this is worth a cursory listen for the insight alone.
  3. Pitchfork
    32
    He's already recorded such a wealth of great material that no mystique remains, leaving no real reason for anyone-- including the most dedicated fan-- to seek out these poorly produced musical shreds.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 5 out of 7
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 7
  3. Negative: 1 out of 7
  1. GabrielT
    10
    Damon is a genius....get used to it.
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  2. BenC
    4
    I appreciate that Albarn is joining the ranks of vinyl releasing artists like Tech Itch, Ed Rush and Optical. These beats are hard as hell (I Need a Gun) and Eastern- tinged (Reedz). Progressive DJs will mix this material into their set. Albarn is hip-hop.… Expand
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  3. JohnB
    2
    unorganized and unprofessional. very raw, and the songs aren't there. an amateur effort at best
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