• Record Label: Warp
  • Release Date: Jun 12, 2012
Metascore
64

Generally favorable reviews - based on 9 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 5 out of 9
  2. Negative: 0 out of 9
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  1. Jun 29, 2012
    50
    Intoxication gives way to a sobering comedown, and hints at possible danger generally prove unfounded.
  2. Jun 11, 2012
    40
    A passable if disappointing montage of mid-tempo electro-pop that flirts dangerously close to dull trip-hop.
  3. Jun 25, 2012
    50
    [The album has] overproduced but underwritten pieces that seek to create atmosphere but mostly leave empty spaces that the Hundred in the Hands aren't sure how to fill.
  4. Q Magazine
    Oct 12, 2012
    60
    Derivative/ Certainly. Mesmerising? Definitely. [Jul 2012, p.104]
User Score
7.3

Generally favorable reviews- based on 4 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 3 out of 4
  2. Negative: 0 out of 4
  1. Jul 24, 2012
    7
    The second studio album from the New York duo - The Hundred In The Hands is a very pleasant album, which effectively combines both subdued andThe second studio album from the New York duo - The Hundred In The Hands is a very pleasant album, which effectively combines both subdued and lethargic components of electronics, sometimes varied by elements of shoegaze ("Lead In The Light"), and songs on which led more accessible bakground ("Keep It Low "). Despite the small shortcomings - such as exaggerated vocals at the end of the "Stay The Night" album is without a doubt worthy attention, even through a very "heavy" - "Empty Stations". Full Review »