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89 out of 100

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9.0 out of 10

Universal acclaim- based on 27 Ratings

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  • Summary: The sample-based indietronica LP 'Rounds' is the third solo effort for Fridge's Kieran Hebden.

Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 26 out of 26
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 26
  3. Negative: 0 out of 26
  1. Uncut
    100
    It's the freshest, most exciting and far-reaching left-field album in years. [Jun 2003, p.102]
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  2. The Guardian
    100
    A trove of bewitching melody and subtle invention, Rounds succeeds not only as a meticulously conceived piece of art but also as a moving expression of human warmth.
  3. Stylus Magazine
    98
    You may not get to sing along, but this is not ambient music; it is immersive and involving.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 15 out of 17
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 17
  3. Negative: 1 out of 17
  1. GerardJ
    10
    Beautiful. Do I need to say more?
    • 1 of 1 users said yes
  2. BryanC
    5
    Easy-listening laptop electronica. And rather disappointing in the context of the gushing reviews contained here. I'm a big fan of electronic music, IDM or whatever you call it and there are some good moments here but it?s not groundbreaking or challenging - merely nice. Maybe it sounds better in a car? Coming to a TV near you...… Expand
    • 0 of 1 users said yes
  3. stavyys.
    0
    just plain boring :-( and without true emotions and fragility
    • 0 of 1 users said yes

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