Reduxer
by Alt-J
  • Record Label: Atlantic
  • Release Date: Sep 28, 2018
Metascore
66

Generally favorable reviews - based on 5 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 2 out of 5
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 5
  3. Negative: 0 out of 5
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  1. The Line of Best Fit
    Oct 10, 2018
    75
    Where the original lacked depth, these versions source it through the lens of a quasi 21-track double album with revived bass and energy that is the stuff of their live shows.
  2. AllMusic
    Oct 10, 2018
    70
    Overall, Reduxer is as pleasantly surprising as it is satisfying, offering an exciting counterpart for fans of Relaxer, while providing 11 fresh reasons to appreciate the original incarnations for those who might be less familiar.

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User Score
5.8

Mixed or average reviews- based on 4 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 1 out of 4
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 4
  3. Negative: 0 out of 4
  1. gobitoe
    Jun 20, 2020
    6
    Let's look at the facts: Alt-J decides to experiment even further than they did on their new record (RELAXER).

    While I don't think this    Let's look at the facts: Alt-J decides to experiment even further than they did on their new record (RELAXER).

    While I don't think this release would please their casual fans, I think it has some great collaborations (Noticeably, Deadcrusher, Last Year, Pleader). Most of the tracks do come off as dull, but the highlights of this record are very good.    … Full Review »
  2. Totemic
    Oct 16, 2019
    4
    I like how they experimented even further on this album, but most of it doesn't go anywhere at all. The boring songs from Relaxer are remixedI like how they experimented even further on this album, but most of it doesn't go anywhere at all. The boring songs from Relaxer are remixed to be even more so, I enjoyed the two In Cold Blood remixes but aside from that it's either dull or just plain bad tracks.… Full Review »
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