Flow
by Foetus
Metascore
81

Universal acclaim - based on 6 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 5 out of 6
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 6
  3. Negative: 0 out of 6
  1. The Wire
    90
    Granted, Flow's torrent of words is Thirlwell's familiar angsty blurt of near operatic proportions, but closer attention reveals his skill as an arranger, producer and rhythm sampler is now verging on the monumental. [#208, p.57]
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  2. AllMusic
    90
    Flow demonstrates that industrial music remains potent and vital in the early 2000s, and that one of its greatest pioneers is still one of its greatest innovators.
  3. Alternative Press
    80
    This is the best Foetus record in about 12 years. [Aug 2001, p.88]
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  5. Splendid
    70
    The downside here will be fairly obvious to anyone familiar with Thirlwell's previous output. While Flow's integration of big band jazz and other "external" musical styles is some of Thirlwell's most accomplished work to date -- creditable not only to better technology, but to the growth of his already respectable skills as a conventional composer -- its thematic elements remain the same.
  6. Almost Cool
    70
    It's a solid return to form.

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  1. RobertoReis
    Jan 21, 2012
    8
    One of the very best industrial albums of the decade. Thirlwell displays his genius in most of its songs. Though certainly not as good as NailOne of the very best industrial albums of the decade. Thirlwell displays his genius in most of its songs. Though certainly not as good as Nail or Hide, Flow manages to take the listener to an utterly bizarre world. Highly recommendable.… Full Review »
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