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Universal acclaim- based on 75 Ratings
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Positive: 64 out of 75
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Mixed: 4 out of 75
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Negative: 7 out of 75
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May 20, 2022Never trying to top the genius "music has the right to children " allows them to create something wholly different. The songs feel fully forned and complex
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May 17, 2019Creepy and full of symbols. But red lines are crossed at times and might be too much for some people.
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Apr 21, 2018Boards of Canada manages to create music that taps into feelings and imagery deep within the subconscious mind. Geogaddi creates feelings ranging from nostalgia, terror, awe, and euphoria through the use of distorted analog samples and unconventional beats. Like it or not, this timeless album is one-of-a-kind.
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Aug 29, 2017Structurally, Geogaddi isn't a far cry from Music Has the Right to Children. Thematically, the albums are polar opposites. The familiar, warm synth riffs introduced by MHTRTC have been replaced by cold, droning soundscapes and the recurring references to mathematics and the occult solidify it as one of the duo's creepier releases.
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Jan 2, 2017Boards of Canada return with their reel to reel noise with full force and smack us with subliminal messaging just a bit harder too as this eerie, unsettling masterpiece unfolds over the 66 minutes of pure lo-fi wonder
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Oct 16, 2015This review contains spoilers, click expand to view.
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Sep 12, 2014Superb oeuvre... an oasis for the seeker..............................................................................................................
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Apr 20, 2014One of the most immersive, creepy, and downright head-tripping albums I've ever experienced. Nostalgically beautiful, yet subtly sinister, this is only surpassed by "Music Has the Right..." as their greatest work.
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Apr 28, 2013The music itself is great but I can't give this album more then 6,66 because of blatant use of satanistic imagery,symbols and messages all over the place.I don't care if they did it for a joke,artistic reasons or whatever-it's just way over the line for me.
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DasRJan 12, 2010I give this one star for the effort of actually publishing this noise. I've listened to the whole album in its entirety and let me tell you, it was a battle! The only purpose I see for this album would be to put you to sleep, but I have a fan that does that well enough. If you found this album thought provoking, creative, or a masterpiece of any sort, do me a favor and lay off the drugs.
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ChrisPDec 10, 2008As with any BoC album, Geogaddi is perfect.
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GCBDec 27, 2007When will I listen to this album and not discover something that I've previously missed? A truely mesmerizing experience every time its heard.
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SophieMOct 18, 2007This album is fantastic. I agree with what some other people have said, it sounds like old childhood memories and dreams. There are lots of tracks here, and when I first started listening I wasn't sure, but soon they just become stuck in your mind. Not for everyone, but honestly try it out, I hope you'll find it as great as I did.
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SeanP.Oct 5, 2007Hey, [Anonymous}, did you mean the song "Dawn Chorus", which is right AFTER "Over The Horizon Radar"? "Horizon Radar" is only a minute-long fragment, while "Dawn Chorus" is my favorite track on the album. Of course, the album is great from beginning to end.
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MaxwellMar 21, 2007
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[Anonymous]Sep 9, 2006A great follow-up to 1998's "Music Has The Right To Children", this one has some truly outstanding songs. "Over The Horizon Radar" might just be the best Boards of Canada song ever written.
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ikramcOct 20, 2004
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BenjaminBunnyApr 1, 2004Like listening in on a series of disturbing childhood dreams--or reliving your own.
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mnkyJan 5, 2004sonically evolved from the "Music Has the Right....cd" Geogaddi is less produced (less butter......more trips)......BOC is one of the few bands that either cares too much or don't give a damn.........either way......revolutionary.
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MacMSep 28, 2003Music as daring, scopic and inventive as this just doesn't seem to be made any more.
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MatL.Feb 26, 2002The Scottish duo has took ''music has the right to the children'' and got it to a new level.
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Awards & Rankings
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MixerFor the most part, Geogaddi only hints at new directions. But then, if it ain't broke, why fix it? [Apr 2002, p.78]
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Geogaddi is successful as few other albums are. Whereas many artists and groups tend to released records composed of series of unrelated songs, songs based on single concepts, or songs written and recorded during single studio sessions, Boards of Canada's latest has done something exponentially spectacular and commendable.
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SpinIt's a thoroughly satisfying album, but surprises are in short supply. [May 2002, p.120]