Opus
by Eric Prydz
Metascore
72

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
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  1. AllMusic
    Feb 11, 2016
    80
    Opus, the album, is keenly constructed and an excellent beginning-to-end journey in spite of its size.
  2. Spin
    Feb 11, 2016
    80
    Even haters will have to acknowledge Opus as being undeniable for what it is, an iconic collection of 21st-century house music that’s so expansive and far-reaching it outgrows its very genre, unable to be contained within any four-walled enclosure.
  3. PopMatters
    Mar 14, 2016
    70
    The more Opus pushes on, something becomes immediately clear: there are absolutely no bad songs on this album.
  5. Pitchfork
    Feb 11, 2016
    62
    Opus oscillates between two poles. On the one side are entrancing progressive house numbers like the bookending "Liam" and "Opus."... At the other end of the spectrum are songs informed by Prydz’s pop instincts, and these can be more of a mixed bag.
  6. The Guardian
    Feb 11, 2016
    60
    Across two hours, there’s plenty of dross: techno-leaning tracks lack danger, while others could soundtrack the bland aspiration of a duty-free shop. But just as he sampled Steve Winwood for his number one hit Call on Me, Prydz knows the value of a yacht-rock vocal.

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7.8

Generally favorable reviews- based on 10 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 9 out of 10
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 10
  3. Negative: 1 out of 10
  1. badhabits
    Jul 28, 2017
    10
    This LP is just an absolute masterpiece in dance music. Starts energetic with progressive vibe, then switches to more dark and techno sound,This LP is just an absolute masterpiece in dance music. Starts energetic with progressive vibe, then switches to more dark and techno sound, and the end of the journey is again with 101% Prydz vibe. Pure Prydz's signature throughout the whole LP in every track. It was worth waiting for such a long time, but more important now - it's absolutely worth listening!… Full Review »
  2. cordashio75
    Jun 26, 2017
    9
    Offering an atmospheric, progressive house album, Eric Prydz delivers with consistency and a few wild cards along the way. There's a reasonOffering an atmospheric, progressive house album, Eric Prydz delivers with consistency and a few wild cards along the way. There's a reason why this guy has been around for so long.… Full Review »
  3. OurEntity
    Mar 28, 2016
    3
    For an electronic trance album (EP) this isn't that bad. Only two songs I liked were Opus & Breathe. I wished there would had been moreFor an electronic trance album (EP) this isn't that bad. Only two songs I liked were Opus & Breathe. I wished there would had been more meaningful writing on the album… Full Review »
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