In Ferneaux
by Blanck Mass
User Score
5.0

Mixed or average reviews- based on 4 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 1 out of 4
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 4
  3. Negative: 2 out of 4
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  1. AudioGoals
    Mar 4, 2021
    3
    There are some enjoyable moments on this album. Unfortunately they are heavily outweighed by the lo-fi "field recordings" and seemingly interminable stretches of mid and high frequency noise, that are both unpleasant to listen to and rob the music of any texture or atmosphere.

    The artist's decision to combine the album into two circa twenty minute tracks also means that you can't    There are some enjoyable moments on this album. Unfortunately they are heavily outweighed by the lo-fi "field recordings" and seemingly interminable stretches of mid and high frequency noise, that are both unpleasant to listen to and rob the music of any texture or atmosphere.

    The artist's decision to combine the album into two circa twenty minute tracks also means that you can't isolate the better movements from the garbage.

    To further add insult to injury, the album ends with a snatched recording of (presumably) the artist swearing into his field mic.

    Check out the new album by A Winged Victory for the Sullen if you want an example of modern ambient music that won't shred your eardrums and generally ruin your afternoon.    … Expand

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Metascore
75

Generally favorable reviews - based on 12 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 8 out of 12
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 12
  3. Negative: 0 out of 12
  1. Dusted Magazine
    Mar 9, 2021
    80
    Dream logic rules this world, with periods of calm beauty, eruptions of noise and the sense that for every step forward there are delays, disruptions and detours that must be dealt with in order to proceed to a distant destination. If abstraction is the rule, the emotional resonance is real and deeply felt.
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  2. AllMusic
    Mar 4, 2021
    80
    In its amorphous flow and stately pace, In Ferneaux is a little less immediate than some of Blanck Mass' previous music, but its fully realized, cathartic musical journey is just as powerful.
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  3. Beats Per Minute
    Mar 4, 2021
    77
    Usually, Blanck Mass records should be listened to at intense volume, whereas In Ferenaux is so densely packed and beautifully mixed that headphones whilst walking alone late at night are your best option. Trust me, you’ll thank me for it later.
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