Reconstructed: The Best of DJ Shadow
by DJ Shadow
  • Record Label: Island
  • Release Date: Sep 25, 2012
Metascore
79

Generally favorable reviews - based on 9 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 7 out of 9
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 9
  3. Negative: 0 out of 9
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  1. Mixmag
    Oct 1, 2012
    100
    Put simply, a genius at work.
  2. Q Magazine
    Dec 6, 2012
    80
    Reconstructed stands as a compelling snapshot of an artist who can't be considered a real game-changer. [Oct 2012, p.118]
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  3. PopMatters
    Nov 28, 2012
    80
    All the songs stand as equals, and considering they were made years apart, the cohesiveness this album carries is nothing short of amazing.
  5. Exclaim
    Oct 9, 2012
    80
    Reconstructed is a comprehensive and well-curated collection that showcases the diversity and talent of this exceptional California turntablist and producer.
  6. BBC Music
    Oct 1, 2012
    80
    On the whole this is a marvellous snapshot of a supreme talent deserving of more respect than he's been afforded in recent years.
  7. AllMusic
    Oct 1, 2012
    80
    It's a fine set, worth owning along with Endtroducing… while giving beat-friendly newcomers a very persuasive career-to-date overview.
  8. Clash Music
    Oct 1, 2012
    80
    Overall it's a big nostalgic slice of deliciously moreish hip-hop pie.

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User Score
8.3

Universal acclaim- based on 6 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 4 out of 6
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 6
  3. Negative: 0 out of 6
  1. lordcycy
    Nov 16, 2013
    6
    I was really disapointed of this Best Of. It does not reflect in ANY way the true talent of DJ Shadow. I bought Endtroducing... and yes, itI was really disapointed of this Best Of. It does not reflect in ANY way the true talent of DJ Shadow. I bought Endtroducing... and yes, it where you should start with DJ Shadow; this best of is average.… Full Review »
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