Music Is A Hungry Ghost
by To Rococo Rot
  • Record Label: Mute
  • Release Date: May 8, 2001
Metascore
73

Generally favorable reviews - based on 9 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 7 out of 9
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 9
  3. Negative: 0 out of 9
  1. Alternative Press
    80
    To Rococo Rot don't need more bounce in their already metronomic step, so I-Sound shows the group on this collaboration how to add a bit of swagger. [#155, p.86]
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  2. Armchair DJ
    70
    "Ghost" marks the welcome debut of a more body-oriented brand of user-friendly experimentation - crisp and cool, yet dionysian at the same time.
  3. Dot Music
    80
    Harping on in their own innocuous, oblivious manner, like the shy cousin of Squarepusher the four music makers have succeeded in creating a selfishly inviting album of great beauty and delicacy.
  5. Mixer
    70
    A pretty solid IDM-goes-funky effort. [May 2001, p.78]
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  6. Pitchfork
    85
    Perhaps as a direct result of I-Sound's presence, Music is a Hungry Ghost is a looser, more abstract affair than previous efforts.
  7. Spin
    70
    Their most mature record to date.
  8. Splendid
    80
    Not content to rely on the same old drum machine patterns and tired beats, TRR and I-Sound have concocted a vast sonic brew that blends elements of hip-hop, jazz and techno into a seriously stinging cocktail.

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User Score
7.8

Generally favorable reviews- based on 5 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 4 out of 5
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 5
  3. Negative: 1 out of 5
  1. BobanR.
    Aug 11, 2001
    10
    Perfect music. Great album. Instrumental. If you are a fan of Mouse On Mars or Microstoria, you'll probably like it.
  2. DerekR.
    Aug 6, 2001
    9
    Soothing yet abstract. A can't miss for down tempo/ ambient music fans. Just have an open mind, and you will truly enjoy this album.
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