Rave Age
by Vitalic
Metascore
62

Generally favorable reviews - based on 8 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 2 out of 8
  2. Mixed: 6 out of 8
  3. Negative: 0 out of 8
  1. Pitchfork
    Nov 7, 2012
    47
    Rave Age makes you wish you were listening to other songs.
  2. Q Magazine
    Dec 11, 2012
    60
    Arbez keeps things interesting by twisting the formula. [Jan 2013, p.113]
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  3. musicOMH.com
    Nov 7, 2012
    60
    For a man who was once so adept at innovation and seeking new creative paths much of Rave Age is a disappointment, the sound of a man content of tread over old ground.
  5. Drowned In Sound
    Nov 6, 2012
    60
    For whilst Rave Age isn't as bad a set of tunes as the title would have you believe, it is undoubtedly more of the same yet less of a coherent album.
  6. DIY Magazine
    Nov 6, 2012
    60
    While there certainly are some massive tunes in here, there are too many other instances that make you wonder what might have been.
  7. Beats Per Minute
    Nov 6, 2012
    58
    Rave Age is an awkward half-step in a couple directions for Vitalic. It's texturally half-baked and predictable.

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User Score
7.6

Generally favorable reviews- based on 10 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 8 out of 10
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 10
  3. Negative: 1 out of 10
  1. azarok
    Feb 16, 2013
    9
    Vitalic is one of the most underrated music artists i have ever come across. Hardly anyone i know has heard any of his music, but the peopleVitalic is one of the most underrated music artists i have ever come across. Hardly anyone i know has heard any of his music, but the people who i have shown his music to have become instant fans. I have not met a single person yet who does not like his music and he is my one of my favourite current artists. Vitalics third album is different to his first two works, but the changes are not unpleasant ones. The variety of songs are impressive and i am personally fond of No More Sleep, Lucky Star, Under Your Sun and Next I'm Ready. It is a Fantastic album, i would have given it a 9.5 if the ratings sytem allowed it.… Full Review »
  2. rachelbcn
    Nov 15, 2012
    10
    The french producer, Pascal Arbez, always brings some freshness to electronic music. This third album is different if you compare with hisThe french producer, Pascal Arbez, always brings some freshness to electronic music. This third album is different if you compare with his first or second work, but that's exactly what making music is about: to make new sounds.

    With less vocoder and more natural voices, a touch of pop, disco, and the soul of a raver, we got an amazing production from head to toe. Give a few listens and it will definitely find a place in your heart.    … Full Review »
  3. mmowbr
    Feb 19, 2020
    9
    If you're into electro-dance then this is a seriously good album. There are shades of Chemical Brothers in a lot of his music (e.g. Rave KidsIf you're into electro-dance then this is a seriously good album. There are shades of Chemical Brothers in a lot of his music (e.g. Rave Kids Go), but it's a little more pop-oriented, and harks back to the 80's, e.g. Gary Numan, OMD, Visage etc. Fade Away fits right into that genre. If you're into proper techno then this is probably too lightweight for you, although tracks like Vigipirate, March of the Skabah etc are a bit harder, but overall I find it great background music for work/travel.… Full Review »
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