Less Than Human
by The Juan MacLean
Metascore
81

Universal acclaim - based on 24 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 22 out of 24
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 24
  3. Negative: 0 out of 24
  1. Playlouder
    60
    This is a rather stronger record than [Daft Punk's] on the whole, even if it likewise suffers from flaws in execution.
  2. Junkmedia
    60
    On songs like "In the Afternoon" and "Time is Running out," Maclean fails to add even a shred of feeling to his chilly IDM clones.

Awards & Rankings

67
#67 Best Album of 2005

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User Score
7.2

Generally favorable reviews- based on 11 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 6 out of 11
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 11
  3. Negative: 1 out of 11
  1. BrianS
    Nov 8, 2005
    5
    Im not really understanding why this album is getting such good reviews. Apart from "Every Little Thing" there is little of interest to be Im not really understanding why this album is getting such good reviews. Apart from "Every Little Thing" there is little of interest to be heard. The female vocals sound like a lazy Miss Kitten. The beats are nothing special. Similar to the DFA Compilations it is very hit and miss, with LCD Soundsystem clearly being the only major talent on this label. And i was sooo excited when buying this :(… Full Review »
  2. PaulS
    Sep 26, 2005
    9
    Accidentally heard this CD while shopping at Tower and picked it up as an impulse buy. It's a breath of fresh air compared to the rest Accidentally heard this CD while shopping at Tower and picked it up as an impulse buy. It's a breath of fresh air compared to the rest of the 2005 releases.… Full Review »
  3. WalterE
    Sep 14, 2005
    5
    Just one brilliant song. Then nothing follows...
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