Genetic World
by Télépopmusik
  • Record Label: Capitol
  • Release Date: May 21, 2002
Metascore
70

Generally favorable reviews - based on 8 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 5 out of 8
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 8
  3. Negative: 0 out of 8
  1. Alternative Press
    80
    A laid-back meshing of chilled hip hop, late-night jazz and upscale dancefloor grooves. [Aug 2002, p.84]
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  2. Mixer
    80
    Offers a little bit of everything, but stays deeply rooted in stoney, catchy house music. [Jul 2002, p.79]
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  3. Urb
    70
    Genetic World finds Telepopmusik vying with Zero 7 and Naomi as the next legendary collective. If only they'd lose tracks 6 and 7. [Jul 2002, p.102]
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  5. Uncut
    70
    Another fiercely fashionable and languidly ambitious collective. [Apr 2002, p.108]
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  6. Splendid
    70
    Telepopmusik has all of the innovative approaches of their countrymen, and their attention to lyrics and prominent place for vocal styles means that their album is both accessible and deeply interesting.
  7. AllMusic
    60
    A lounge lizard's idea of heaven.
  8. Q Magazine
    60
    By turns magical and maddening, it's with the house-tinged ambience of singles Breath and Love Can Damage Your Health that they excel.
  9. Playlouder
    50
    It feels too clinical, icy cold, almost sterile.

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User Score
8.3

Universal acclaim- based on 8 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 8 out of 8
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 8
  3. Negative: 0 out of 8
  1. asjklasjklas
    May 8, 2014
    8
    Once upon a time, when mainstream electronic music was more ambitious than just repetitive house beats and trance melodies, Télépopmusik litOnce upon a time, when mainstream electronic music was more ambitious than just repetitive house beats and trance melodies, Télépopmusik lit up the genre with their one-hit wonder "Breathe", which charted on the Billboard Hot 100 and eventually placed on one of the Now That's What I Call Music albums due to its use in a popular commercial. "Breathe", an embracing electronica entry made even catchier thanks to Angela McClusky's soothing vocals, as well as the rest of Genetic World, follow a variety of influences from jazz to trip hop, which allow it to be as timeless as ever in a generation that's babied by overly produced dance anthems. Put on your headphones and just shut your eyes, soak in McClusky's multiple guest vocals and the French trio's knack for calming and creative melodies.… Full Review »
  2. rayp
    Oct 20, 2005
    9
    great album
  3. BitBurn
    Apr 28, 2003
    7
    Great record.
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