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Psychic
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8.7

Universal acclaim- based on 88 Ratings

  • Summary: The debut full-length release for the collaboration between guitarist Dave Harrington and electronic producer Nicolas Jaar took two years to record.
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Paper Trails
Better go back Rhythm inside Better go back Here inside I told you I would get you The back of the hand I told you I would find A place to go PAPER... See the rest of the song lyrics
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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 19 out of 22
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 22
  3. Negative: 0 out of 22
  1. The Quietus
    Oct 31, 2013
    90
    The sound of Psychic is meticulous and luscious.
  2. Consequence
    Oct 11, 2013
    90
    They’re challenging listeners to look at music and dance with a completely renewed lens, to forget what was normal and move on with an urge to protest what’s formulated. Admittedly, that’s a frightening and difficult feat, but also unforgettable once accomplished. One might use the same descriptors for Psychic.
  3. Pretty Much Amazing
    Oct 4, 2013
    83
    Psychic’s gloriously protracted exhales leave you no choice but to slow down and move at its pace.
  4. The Fly (UK)
    Oct 3, 2013
    80
    Psychic is perfectly executed, impenetrable.
  5. DIY Magazine
    Oct 3, 2013
    80
    Electronic in the loosest, most deformed sense, Psychic rips up convention from the seams to the centre.
  6. New Musical Express (NME)
    Oct 14, 2013
    70
    As a whole, it’s winningly Lynchian, and ballsy enough to open with an 11-minute song.
  7. The Observer (UK)
    Oct 7, 2013
    60
    The only fusion too far here is Paper Trails, a blues-funk digression from this otherwise elegant experiment: closing track Metatron marries blues and sci-fi much better.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 11 out of 11
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 11
  3. Negative: 0 out of 11
  1. BoredBGenius
    Mar 2, 2018
    10
    If Pink Floyd would have been producers, their music would come closest to the sound of this album.
  2. Saszka
    Oct 10, 2013
    10
    The beauty of music is that You never know from where the real surprise shall come. I have always kinda respected Nicolas Jaar's creativeThe beauty of music is that You never know from where the real surprise shall come. I have always kinda respected Nicolas Jaar's creative powers but never really subscribed to his music. Now it is different. From very first listening through tenth and more now I am more and more sure that I deal with a masterpiece. I would call it a froward masterpiece in a sense it brings us to the possible future of electronica. Jaar shows how to bring a bridge between modern music technology and traditional instruments and ways of playing. The result is addictive. Interestingly, so called users (on different portals I visited) usually score this album better than critics. This is also a sign of change.… Expand
  4. lordcycy
    Nov 16, 2013
    10
    You know when an album starts with an 11 minute track, it will not be as accessible as any other album. I love the mix of electro and Rock, itYou know when an album starts with an 11 minute track, it will not be as accessible as any other album. I love the mix of electro and Rock, it sounds gorgeous! Very dark, down tempo and spacy. It is one of the best thing I've heard in any recent release.… Expand
  5. adhamhany
    Oct 22, 2013
    9
    I enjoyed Nicolas Jaar's 2011 album, Space Is Only Noise. This release is even better. He is in top form here. A wonderful collaborationI enjoyed Nicolas Jaar's 2011 album, Space Is Only Noise. This release is even better. He is in top form here. A wonderful collaboration between Nicolas and guitarist Dave Harrington.… Expand
  6. WeDrinkHere
    Oct 9, 2013
    9
    Really surprised this album isn't getting better reviews. Such a badass album that couldn't have been released at a better time of the yearReally surprised this album isn't getting better reviews. Such a badass album that couldn't have been released at a better time of the year (Fall, Halloween). This has been on loop for me since it was made available.… Expand
  7. Spotifind
    Oct 21, 2013
    9
    Great collaboration between Nicolas Jaar and Dave Harrington. An album that let's you imagine what shape it should take, free for you toGreat collaboration between Nicolas Jaar and Dave Harrington. An album that let's you imagine what shape it should take, free for you to imagine whatever pleases you the most on this absolutely gorgeous sounds.… Expand
  8. All_ButTrU4
    Jul 25, 2022
    7
    While some may find it a little self-indulgent, judged in its entirety the depth of sound and overall arrangement are nothing short ofWhile some may find it a little self-indulgent, judged in its entirety the depth of sound and overall arrangement are nothing short of masterful. The sound of Psychic is meticulous and luscious.I enjoyed Nicolas Jaar's 2011 album, Space Is Only Noise. This release is even better. He is in top form here. A wonderful collaboration between Nicolas and guitarist Dave Harrington.… Expand

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