Luxury Problems - Andy Stott
Metascore
85 out of 100

Universal acclaim - based on 19 Critics

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 19 out of 19
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 19
  3. Negative: 0 out of 19
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  1. All Music Guide
    Nov 7, 2012
    90
    In its own less-alien way, Luxury Problems is just as brilliant as what preceded it.
  2. Beats Per Minute (formerly One Thirty BPM)
    Oct 29, 2012
    90
    It's a thoughtful and meditative affair with a meaningful and felt collaboration at its core.
  3. Exclaim
    Nov 6, 2012
    90
    Luxury Problems is a highly impressive full-length album of dark, atmospheric techno.
  4. Pitchfork
    Oct 29, 2012
    87
    It's the headphones album of the year from a producer with a long history who has come into his own.
  5. PopMatters
    Dec 14, 2012
    90
    Never before has the producer been as sharp (or as murky) at the boards as he is here, seamlessly tuning long-winded drones with slavedriver clangs into hypnotic locked grooves.
  6. Resident Advisor
    Nov 2, 2012
    90
    Though he's had plenty of strong releases in the past, this one has the inspired feeling of an artist truly finding his footing--a breakthrough, in other words.
  7. Tiny Mix Tapes
    Oct 30, 2012
    90
    A memorable, impermanent joy, it restores, rather than disturbs, the equilibrium--a feat of engineering in the service of artistry.

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User Score
8.3 out of 10

Universal acclaim- based on 26 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 3 out of 3
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 3
  3. Negative: 0 out of 3
  1. mrich
    10
    Oh my god I love this album. With this album came the creation of a dark and enigmatic world that I was able to get sucked into with ease. That's what I love about andy stott's music, It has the capacity to draw me into a place I didn't expect to find comfort in. When listening I honestly feel like I'm in some neo noir, intergalactic setting in the future , and I feel like I belong in that setting whenever I listen.… Full Review »
  2. kaneten
    10
    Visceral, bleak and extremely immersive solitary listening is essential. It's been a very long time since I've encountered something so ethereal and dreamlike. saasdit's fairly predictable structurally (which isn't a criticism, merely an observation), Stott's bizarre sound pallet is instantly recognisable, forebodboding… Full Review »
  3. no1onthecorner
    10
    An absolutely brilliant record. Deep house bass and nice vocal samples make a great atmosphere. It is a very fulfilling listen and leaves me feeling refreshed.… Full Review »
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