Murmurations
by Simian Mobile Disco
  • Record Label: Wichita
  • Release Date: May 11, 2018
User Score
8.0

Generally favorable reviews- based on 8 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 7 out of 8
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 8
  3. Negative: 0 out of 8
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  1. lulabymusic
    Aug 23, 2018
    9
    ____ "Murmurations" - this is the first record for many years, on which the vocals were presented. The symbiosis of electronic sound and choral singing gave its original result - it seems as if you came to some witches' coven, where the extraordinary beauty of the maidens to the rhythms of the tambourines whirls in violent dances, jumps over the fire and sings some magical mantras. Under____ "Murmurations" - this is the first record for many years, on which the vocals were presented. The symbiosis of electronic sound and choral singing gave its original result - it seems as if you came to some witches' coven, where the extraordinary beauty of the maidens to the rhythms of the tambourines whirls in violent dances, jumps over the fire and sings some magical mantras. Under the pressure of such energy, you also want to surrender to the dance and immerse yourself in sound vibrations.
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  2. ifpthenq
    May 11, 2018
    9
    A confident album which demands to be listened to as one whole rather than piecemeal. The use of Deep Throat Choir is a refreshing humanisation to their sound. Turn it up loud!!!

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Metascore
75

Generally favorable reviews - based on 13 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 9 out of 13
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 13
  3. Negative: 0 out of 13
  1. Mixmag
    Jul 6, 2018
    90
    There are only nine tracks in all, with pieces such as the mesmerising ‘Boids’ and the blissful ‘Glider’ less focused on the floor. It ensures you never feel like the same tricks are being repeated, and the power of those mellifluous voices never wanes. [Jun 2018, p.114]
  2. Resident Advisor
    May 15, 2018
    76
    Murmurations is as rewarding for the listener as it must've been for the artists.
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  3. The Line of Best Fit
    May 14, 2018
    80
    It feels like a fitting release for the duo who’ve been going for so long. The search for new ideas is always on, and with this one, they’ve found a winner that offers something a bit different, while not alienating.
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