• 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. Negative: 0 out of 9
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  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. Oct 1, 2012
    80
    Overall it's a big nostalgic slice of deliciously moreish hip-hop pie.
  4. 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.
  5. Oct 1, 2012
    100
    Put simply, a genius at work.
  6. Mojo
    Oct 8, 2012
    60
    The 2CD "best of" is a strong cherry-pick of his catalogue. [Oct 2012, p.102]
  7. 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.
  8. 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]
  9. Jun 4, 2013
    60
    The CDs don’t sit properly in their sleeves, and the booklet, which was once speculated to include photography from Shadow’s visual cohort B+, delivers only the scantest imagery and discographical detail.... Still, as far as the music’s concerned it’s a thrilling journey sizeable enough to make an impression on your shelf.
User Score
8.3

Universal acclaim- based on 6 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 4 out of 6
  2. Negative: 0 out of 6
  1. 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 »