Glass Swords
by Rustie
  • Record Label: Warp
  • Release Date: Oct 10, 2011
Metascore
82

Universal acclaim - based on 14 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 13 out of 14
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 14
  3. Negative: 0 out of 14
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  1. Uncut
    Nov 11, 2011
    60
    Glass Swords places him squarely out there on his own, programming the kind of computer-game fluoro-rave crunk that's easy to admire but hard to love. [Nov 2011, p.97]
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#67 Best Album of 2011

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User Score
8.7

Universal acclaim- based on 14 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 14 out of 14
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 14
  3. Negative: 0 out of 14
  1. alecvl08
    Feb 3, 2015
    7
    I like the production styles used by Rustie, punchy, boosted basslines, light and sparkly treble sounds, but I think his style may be slightlyI like the production styles used by Rustie, punchy, boosted basslines, light and sparkly treble sounds, but I think his style may be slightly borrowed from Hudson Mohawke. Neverthesless, I enjoyed Glass Swords thoroughly, however heavily favoring some tracks over others. Some tracks are too bland or simple in rhythm to be completely loved.… Full Review »
  2. chente
    Mar 5, 2012
    10
    There is nothing out there that comes even close to this. I mean where else can you get Hip Hop, The Legend of Zelda, Prog-rock and Daft PunkThere is nothing out there that comes even close to this. I mean where else can you get Hip Hop, The Legend of Zelda, Prog-rock and Daft Punk all in the same place?… Full Review »
  3. Improvised
    Dec 6, 2011
    10
    Glass Swords is like a 12 puppies wrapped up in a cybernetic ball of cookie dough. It's the epitome of fresh. Horrible review, I know, butGlass Swords is like a 12 puppies wrapped up in a cybernetic ball of cookie dough. It's the epitome of fresh. Horrible review, I know, but it needed to be said.… Full Review »
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