Enclosure
by John Frusciante
User Score
7.4

Generally favorable reviews- based on 15 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 10 out of 15
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 15
  3. Negative: 2 out of 15
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  1. Baro
    Jun 9, 2014
    10
    Really unusual album, memorable melodies and riffs over frantic drum and bass type percussion.
    And it works well, sounding soulful and not uncommercial. Could have been a hit if a few more people were aware of it.
  2. wooki
    May 5, 2014
    8
    Very strong album and far above the work he was doing post-Shadows Collide With People and before these electronic records. Enclosure sounds like a distillation of the recent electronic work he's been putting out - it's a honed and complex sound. To be fair, the album is a grower and needs repeated listens to really get used to, but is a very rewarding experience if one is willing toVery strong album and far above the work he was doing post-Shadows Collide With People and before these electronic records. Enclosure sounds like a distillation of the recent electronic work he's been putting out - it's a honed and complex sound. To be fair, the album is a grower and needs repeated listens to really get used to, but is a very rewarding experience if one is willing to commit to and give it some time and attention.… Collapse
  3. Stewmista
    Apr 23, 2014
    5
    I'm a huge fan of JF and I have enjoyed his recent electronic focused work like PBX and the two Eps. Hes explored an awesome, original sound with it and has made me question what exactly it is that makes music good. Because even when you are into one of these songs and you are singing along, sometimes its worth it just to step out for a second and actually listen to this strange,I'm a huge fan of JF and I have enjoyed his recent electronic focused work like PBX and the two Eps. Hes explored an awesome, original sound with it and has made me question what exactly it is that makes music good. Because even when you are into one of these songs and you are singing along, sometimes its worth it just to step out for a second and actually listen to this strange, beautiful mess of sound and question what it is that makes this song so fantastic. This is a feeling I have enjoyed for all his most recent work but it is also a feeling which is somehow lost on me with this album. Enclosure is certainly intriguing and sets a great tone. However, the melodic nature of the album somehow isn't quite as good. Most of the songs don't grab my attention and whole songs can pass without my noticing. Its hard to pin point exactly where this album fails me as its hard to understand what it was I even liked about the previous electronic albums. Frusciante is on a very interesting journey right now and I will follow him all the way. He is certainly one of musics most interesting artists and its just a shame I haven't enjoyed this album as much as I hoped.… Expand
  4. Scooter4849
    Apr 23, 2014
    2
    This is by far his worst album yet, even worse than the previous one. It basically sounds like a demo record and a dud one at that. Only track here to me that is any good in its entirety is Not This Time.

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Metascore
55

Mixed or average reviews - based on 9 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 1 out of 9
  2. Mixed: 8 out of 9
  3. Negative: 0 out of 9
  1. Classic Rock Magazine
    Dec 18, 2014
    60
    A bold endeavour, for sure, but it often sounds too busy for its own good. [Jul 2014, p.92]
  2. The Wire
    Jul 14, 2014
    40
    A sense of cluelessness pervades these songs, as though constructed without considering why or for whom they were intended. [Jun 2014, p.51]
  3. Mojo
    Jul 11, 2014
    60
    Textured electronica and crafted melodies make for a dense and absorbing effort. [Aug 2014, p.96]
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