niggas on the moon
by Death Grips
Metascore
70

Generally favorable reviews - based on 5 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 4 out of 5
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 5
  3. Negative: 0 out of 5
  1. Tiny Mix Tapes
    Jun 17, 2014
    80
    On “Fuck Me Out” and “Billy Not Really,” both these dissections of Ride and the brutal rearrangements of Björk’s vocal and fidgety programming would push the ensemble’s rough, nasty but compelling sound to new levels if they hadn’t already perfected it on The Money Store. Instead, what is achieved on niggas on the moon is something that speaks differently but through the same terms.
  2. The Wire
    Dec 2, 2014
    70
    This music is rebarbative glitch-puke, circuit-bent footwork with the joy scorched out, every now and then blitzed by what could be described as intelligent gabba. [Sep 2014, p.54]
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  3. RapReviews.com
    Jun 17, 2014
    70
    The songs feel more like eight variations on the same concept than eight distinct tracks. That's neither surprising nor unforgivable given the experimental bent of the band, but you can't help but notice the sameness when you listen to the album.
  5. Pitchfork
    Jun 17, 2014
    67
    With Niggas on the Moon, though, it's hard to shake the feeling that Death Grips might benefit from a change in aesthetic and conceptual focus.
  6. Consequence
    Jun 17, 2014
    58
    niggas on the moon might be their most polarizing release yet, simply because it’s non-musical in many ways.

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8.5

Universal acclaim- based on 91 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 82 out of 91
  2. Mixed: 6 out of 91
  3. Negative: 3 out of 91
  1. rvdawesome
    Jun 26, 2014
    10
    On the first half of their new double LP, Death Grips takes Bjork's voice and creates an icy sound that characterizes the album, muchOn the first half of their new double LP, Death Grips takes Bjork's voice and creates an icy sound that characterizes the album, much different from the work they got popularized from (Exmilitary, Money Store). A major difference from this album and the ones that preceded it is MC Ride's vocal delivery. Instead of screaming his way through each and every song, he introduces a lot of variety. This album is probably my favorite of this year, tied with Swans' To Be Kind. It's just a really good album.… Full Review »
  2. jonojono
    Mar 20, 2015
    10
    This one really flew over the critics heads. Most critics never really realized what Death Grips were about and what they were trying to do inThis one really flew over the critics heads. Most critics never really realized what Death Grips were about and what they were trying to do in the first place. This album is it. Its really touching to say the least. This thing is filled with the darkest of emotions. I've never ever thought the feelings that Death Grips have been trying to put through in their albums could be this personal. These dark feelings are overwhelming to say the least, I've never seen another album from any band actually accomplish anything close to the way this album generates these darkest of emotions and themes. Its impossible to escape. Up My Sleeves is probably the most personal it has ever gotten.

    Instrumentally this thing is just amazing. You will never hear instrumentals like this anywhere else, its just mind blowing to say the least. Theres no doubt about it, this is their best work. And therefore the most polarizing, since the more they can generate these emotions and themes the harder it becomes to listen to, the personal darkness in this album is just hard to hear for some people. But I've never seen more passion in anything else, ever. This is just an incredible human achievement.    … Full Review »
  3. lemirec
    Mar 11, 2015
    10
    Since the release of **** on the Moon, Death Grips has gained a lot of widespread popularity among several different niches of the YoutubeSince the release of **** on the Moon, Death Grips has gained a lot of widespread popularity among several different niches of the Youtube community. This music is like Lil B having a stroke, combined with the Prodigy. It's as if they're trying to have an electro-noise sound. They begin their first song, "Up My Sleeves," by sampling Bjork's voice – this makes an immersive and droning ambience that truly captures the listener’s interest. I really like this new sound they have going for them; it's more organized than before, and there's far less yelling. It's also more polished, precise, and intricate than their previous records. Another great one on this mixtape, "Have a Sad Cum", stood out more so than others. The first track has the best buildup, but then the drop is a bit of a let down, while "Have a Sad Cum" builds in a similar fashion, only to have really deep and overwhelming low range notes in the drop/chorus. There is also this crazy robot voice that comes in on the breakdown, which makes the sound start to have this tone of chaos and utter insanity. Other than that, this album is pretty great. It's a wreckage of sounds and lyrics, with a chaotic sound intended to keep the listener entertained. Although it may turn some people away, I really enjoy this record.… Full Review »
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