Opus
by Eric Prydz
User Score
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
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  1. 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 reason why this guy has been around for so long.
  2. AlexHeyns
    Mar 14, 2016
    8
    After nearly 12 years on the scene Eric Prydz finally releases his debut LP and yes, it's great.

    If you're looking for something different or groundbreaking then you're better off looking elsewhere, but if you're looking for a solid dance album produced and mastered to perfection then you're in for a real treat. This is the same Eric Prydz I grew to love over the past few years -    After nearly 12 years on the scene Eric Prydz finally releases his debut LP and yes, it's great.

    If you're looking for something different or groundbreaking then you're better off looking elsewhere, but if you're looking for a solid dance album produced and mastered to perfection then you're in for a real treat. This is the same Eric Prydz I grew to love over the past few years - unmatched chord progressions, beautiful melodies and some hard hitting drums, this is progressive house at it's best.

    The opening track, 'Liam', has a great metallic arp and string progression - and serves as a great introduction to the album, while a track like 'Trubble' takes a more darker approach, a definite standout on the album. This LP has a lot to offer, but I still think it might be a bit too much for the casual listener.

    Opus is also quite a large body of work, offering almost 125 minutes of material. Tracks on the album follow a similar structure, meaning each track reflects off of the one before it - this creates a great overall flow without having to rely on a continuous mix.

    Prydz mostly sticks to instrumentals throughout the LP, but a few vocal tracks managed to slip through as well. There's a noticeable drop in tempo and energy in these tracks which is not necessarily a bad thing because it gives the listener some breathing room before the next energetic instrumental hits. The vocal track, 'Breathe' (featuring Rob Swire), could definitely be on it's way to becoming a great commercial hit.

    This is a fantastic album, there's no denying that, but even though I consider myself a lover of progressive house, I couldn't help but feel as if this album dragged on a bit at times. Other than that, it's a great piece of work and the production on here is nothing short of perfection - a true studio masterpiece.

    Had this on repeat for a couple of days now. If you consider yourself a fan of progressive house or even just dance music in general, definitely give Opus a listen.

    My personal favourites from the LP: 'Collider', 'Last Dragon' and 'Every Day'

    - Alex Heyns. Cape Town, South Africa.    … Expand
  3. 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, 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!

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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
  1. PopMatters
    Mar 14, 2016
    70
    The more Opus pushes on, something becomes immediately clear: there are absolutely no bad songs on this album.
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  2. 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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  3. AllMusic
    Feb 11, 2016
    80
    Opus, the album, is keenly constructed and an excellent beginning-to-end journey in spite of its size.
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