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  • Summary: The largely instrumental fifth solo release for the Philadelphia producer features contributions from P. Blackk, Blueprint, Phonte Coleman, Aaron Livingston, Khari Mateen, and STS.
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  1. Positive: 5 out of 7
  2. Negative: 0 out of 7
  1. Oct 8, 2013
    77
    While the vocal tracks are well-realized, this is the first album RJ's made in a long time that actually feels like it's satisfied to say most of what it has to say in instrumental form.
  2. 70
    RJD2′s creations are beautiful offshoots of their distorted components rather than monster mashes.
  3. Oct 8, 2013
    70
    Even if More Is Than Isn't doesn't flow as well as his previous efforts, this everything-and-the-kitchen-sink experience is dazzling, always leaving the listener wondering what might come next.
  4. Oct 14, 2013
    70
    Overall, it’s great to see a beloved artist do what they love doing best, while sticking to their principles and musical aesthetic, because these elements are clearly audible in the music.
  5. Oct 14, 2013
    68
    The record feels experimental and alive because of it. That unpredictability breeds some missteps but for the most part the album is peppered with pleasant, sometimes unsettling surprises.
  6. Oct 8, 2013
    60
    A decent addition to his discography, More Is Than Isn't could use more dance beats and much more P. Blackk.
  7. Oct 8, 2013
    50
    More Is Than Isn't showcases an artist refusing to learn from prior mistakes and not yet ready to capitalize on his past achievements.