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Drift
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Metascore
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Universal acclaim - based on 7 Critic Reviews What's this?

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8.5

Universal acclaim- based on 8 Ratings

  • Summary: This is the debut full-length album for the Los Angeles producer/DJ.

Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 7 out of 7
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 7
  3. Negative: 0 out of 7
  1. Spin
    80
    Nosaj’s remarkable, entrancing debut album gathers sundry influences, from U.K. dubstep to Aphex Twin-styled IDM, into a 36-minute computerized symphony.
  2. AllMusic
    80
    It's quite a stunning sequence, and evidence of the breadth of Nosaj Thing's compositional prowess, which extends from a fine ear for minute detail to a rare sense of album-length sweep.
  3. Urb
    80
    On Drift, LA-based producer Nosaj Thing’s debut album, the numerous layers of synths sonically sub in for the verbalization, creating a 37-minute instrumental masterpiece.
  4. PopMatters
    80
    Drift is a fabulous introduction to a burgeoning beat-making talent, one of the finest since edIT’s Crying Over Pros For No Reason, but Thing’s next record will likely be his One Word Extinguisher.
  5. Delusions of Adequacy
    80
    His slick production and meticulous attention to detail show promise of future mastery, and stand as evidence of his uniqueness.
  6. Pitchfork
    79
    There are sonic Easter Eggs for a thousand listens here, and it would take six pairs of headphones and an equal number of high-grade strains of weed to track them all down. Happy hunting.
  7. Tiny Mix Tapes
    70
    More often than not, Chung’s tireless attention to his work is well-edited, and even the most chaotic and boisterous tracks are riveting.

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  1. Positive: 4 out of 4
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  1. NachoC
    Aug 31, 2009
    9
    To be quite honest, I didn't know what to expect when I first heard this electronic album. Not only did I get some deep bass lines but To be quite honest, I didn't know what to expect when I first heard this electronic album. Not only did I get some deep bass lines but some very cohesive synths to follow. I was not disappointed with this electronic journey however, I felt like he could have evolved with his sound. I have no doubts that he will improve.… Expand
  2. Seriosity
    Mar 22, 2013
    9
    Spacey, but with an undercurrent of beautiful madness. Criminally unknown, Nosaj Thing's Drift, is a marvelously striking album. Best heardSpacey, but with an undercurrent of beautiful madness. Criminally unknown, Nosaj Thing's Drift, is a marvelously striking album. Best heard with headphones on.… Expand
  4. alecvl08
    Oct 13, 2014
    9
    It's beautiful and haunting, but sleek and EXTREMELY well-produced. Every detail is immaculate. The songs follow a psuedo-storyline and eachIt's beautiful and haunting, but sleek and EXTREMELY well-produced. Every detail is immaculate. The songs follow a psuedo-storyline and each track has awesome melodies hooks. Awesome. Favorite track: Light #2… Expand
  5. charlesobrien
    Sep 8, 2012
    7
    While admittedly bland in some parts, Drift showcases Jason Chung's potential as an established and successful artist. This 12 track recordWhile admittedly bland in some parts, Drift showcases Jason Chung's potential as an established and successful artist. This 12 track record allows the listener true insight into the spacy, drifting sub-world of electronic music.… Collapse

Awards & Rankings

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#40 Best Album of 2009