Kesto (234.48:4)
by Pan Sonic
  • Record Label: Mute
  • Release Date: May 18, 2004
Metascore
74

Generally favorable reviews - based on 9 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 6 out of 9
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 9
  3. Negative: 0 out of 9
  1. Urb
    60
    While Kesto's sweeping scope is impressive, this long-player is best reserved for cold winter evenings and late-night introspection. [Jul/Aug 2004, p.126]
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  2. Alternative Press
    60
    If you read The Wire, you probably already own [Kesto], but if you don't, don't bother. [Jul 2004, p.148]
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  3. PopMatters
    60
    It's easier to respect the ideas behind the music than to love the music itself.

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User Score
7.0

Generally favorable reviews- based on 8 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 6 out of 8
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 8
  3. Negative: 2 out of 8
  1. oliver1h
    May 17, 2013
    8
    What we have is basically four albums in one. You can read more about the ideas behind the album on wikipedia. My review: CD1 is made up withWhat we have is basically four albums in one. You can read more about the ideas behind the album on wikipedia. My review: CD1 is made up with "hars", powerful track that are heavy on bass, and rather "aggressive". For me it was sometimes headache inducing (thought I do not mean it was bad, but you need to be in the right mindset to enjoy this). CD2 is less aggressive and more "electronic" sounding (synthesizer is more prominent here for example), though still heavy on bass. CD3: Musique concrète that is. This is mostly electroacoustic music. I like the experimental side to it. CD4 is a relaxing 60 min. long ambient/drone tack, which I liked a lot. Summary: CD1: 72% CD2: 83% CD3:88% CD4: 83% OVERALL: 81,5% which is ...8... in metascore. This is a long and interesting album. Definitely worth listening! PS.: I like the cover art...…… Full Review »
  2. JeonidRan
    May 9, 2009
    9
    Incredibly powerful and intense work. Dauntless masterpiece!!
  3. davids
    Nov 25, 2005
    10
    Simply perfect. The first and second discs are violent, but the third one is perfect nordic ambient.
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