III
by Moderat
  • Record Label: Mute
  • Release Date: Apr 1, 2016
User Score
7.5

Generally favorable reviews- based on 33 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 29 out of 33
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 33
  3. Negative: 3 out of 33
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  1. AiAmano
    May 13, 2016
    7
    Considering my present taste in music, i think this is Moderat's best work so far. They created some really nice club music from start to finish, that will make you stand up and dance. It has some weak spots, when some songs become more sleepy than enjoyable. But songs like "Reminder" and "The Fool" which have those really nice synths and rythms that will cast a spell on you. All in all,Considering my present taste in music, i think this is Moderat's best work so far. They created some really nice club music from start to finish, that will make you stand up and dance. It has some weak spots, when some songs become more sleepy than enjoyable. But songs like "Reminder" and "The Fool" which have those really nice synths and rythms that will cast a spell on you. All in all, there is not much to say about the overall production. When it comes to enjoyment though, i think everyone will see this album differently. For me, i enjoyed it :)… Expand
  2. cybr0n
    Aug 8, 2023
    7
    After the incredible II, we can solidly put III as its rightful inheritor. It's darker and more brooding and not as filled much with catchy tunes but it's cohesive and purposeful all over. Great album.

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Metascore
77

Generally favorable reviews - based on 13 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 12 out of 13
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 13
  3. Negative: 0 out of 13
  1. Under The Radar
    May 9, 2016
    75
    III sounds more refined than either of their previous two releases. [May - Jun 2016, p.95]
  2. Magnet
    Apr 15, 2016
    65
    Moderat's pop ambitions are clear. And mostly fulfilled. [No. 130, p.59]
  3. Q Magazine
    Apr 8, 2016
    80
    While Finder is as relentless as they come and Intruder punches harder than chase & Status, The Fool details life in a court during the Middle Ages interestingly enough and there's subtle beauty in Eating Hooks. [Jun 2016, p.114]
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