Gist Is
by Adult Jazz
Metascore
77

Generally favorable reviews - based on 16 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 13 out of 16
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 16
  3. Negative: 0 out of 16
  1. Mojo
    Aug 20, 2014
    60
    Gist Is feels like an urgent conversation,a record driven by compulsion; fortunately, tuning in to its internal dialogue is a pleasure. [Sep 2014, p.93]
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  2. The Guardian
    Aug 7, 2014
    60
    Impressive--but even genius benefits from a little guidance.
  3. Consequence
    Aug 5, 2014
    50
    Unfortunately, it seems the desire to be wild and innovative eclipsed the will to create songs that hold together.

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User Score
8.3

Universal acclaim- based on 10 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 9 out of 10
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 10
  3. Negative: 1 out of 10
  1. TheKillerFries
    Aug 7, 2018
    8
    While sometimes a bit unfocused, Adult Jazz debuts with a staunchly alien and hauntingly beautiful sound that comes together to create anWhile sometimes a bit unfocused, Adult Jazz debuts with a staunchly alien and hauntingly beautiful sound that comes together to create an album that is absolutely dripping with atmosphere, style and a distinctly tight disregard for conventional song structure.… Full Review »
  2. factorking
    Aug 6, 2014
    9
    A splashing debut in the pool of modern music, 'Gist Is' calls upon the experimentation of Dirty Projectors or perhaps even Grizzly Bear, yetA splashing debut in the pool of modern music, 'Gist Is' calls upon the experimentation of Dirty Projectors or perhaps even Grizzly Bear, yet still maintains an exciting originality in the vein of those reveal-more-with-each-listen albums that are always a delight to discover and sink into with ears fully open.… Full Review »
  3. iurimoldes
    Aug 5, 2014
    10
    The best new band of 2014. Beautiful album. Beautiful textures. Beautiful music. Nothing more to say. If you have not listened yet, what youThe best new band of 2014. Beautiful album. Beautiful textures. Beautiful music. Nothing more to say. If you have not listened yet, what you waiting for?… Full Review »
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