Parastrophics - Mouse on Mars
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  • Summary: The 10th release for the German electronic music duo of Andi Toma and Jan St. Werner is their first album since 2006's Varcharz.
  • Record Label: Monkeytown
  • Genre(s): Electronic, Electronica, Techno, Club/Dance, Indie Electronic, Experimental Techno, Experimental Ambient, Ambient Techno, IDM
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Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 18 out of 22
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 22
  3. Negative: 0 out of 22
  1. Pitchfork
    Feb 27, 2012
    82
    They manage to string a staggering number of tightly packed nuggets of melody and texture into 46 minutes.
  2. No Ripcord
    Mar 15, 2012
    80
    In an age of musical ephemerality and impermanence (especially in the electronica/dance arena) it's good to know that sometimes innovation and inspiration can go hand in hand with experience.
  3. The Wire
    Apr 18, 2012
    80
    Mouse on Mars's melodic power has been greater across the years, but the textural richness of Parastrophics is unmatched. [Mar 2012, p.57]
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  4. Tiny Mix Tapes
    Mar 20, 2012
    60
    Oddly utilitarian, geared towards dancing rather than listening. This is the type of music that reminds you that iTunes has made 'party' a utility.

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  1. StephenG
    9
    Mouse on Mars release Parastrophics is seemingly a snapshot on the duo's take on the current electronic music scene. With hints of dub in They Know Your Name, borderline drum'n'bass in Wienuss, acid music Seaqz, and disco infused Polaroyced, MoM offers an intelligent angle on the scenes. All this is spun with a sense of humour and is quite playful, but is not devoid of complex textures and technique. Great album, a must buy.… Expand
  2. AlexxTrusc
    8
    The German band Mouse on Mars attacks the music market with their latest album from the border of electronics and dance - "Parastrophics". The compositions are completely twisted and avant-garde. Reminiscent of Radiohead experiments - "The Beach Stop", hip-hop "Chordblocker" and its sequel "Metrotopy", bordering D'n'B "Wienuss" or excellent "They Know Your Name" are just some of the interesting examples of tracks on the album.… Expand

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