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9.0 out of 10

Universal acclaim- based on 27 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 25 out of 27
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 27
  3. Negative: 1 out of 27

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  1. TheAucklander
    Jun 9, 2003
    9
    Lol. Had to laugh, my 10 y.o., on listening to the 1st track which I had d/l (just to sample the genre, y'understand) told me this was a bogus loop track & looked at me like I was mad when I told him "No, I think it's supposed to sound like that". So ... not for 10 year olds, but for the rest of us I can tell you this one really grows on you. Sure, it might start off at the first tentative listen as a noise loop but give the thing a few spins and the pop sensibilities start to shine through. I don't give too many discs a 9 but I'll give this one a 9. It's worth your time.… Expand
    • 1 of 1 users said yes
  2. EspenA
    Oct 8, 2003
    9
    It's the fantastically misplaced guitar in "she moves she". It's the Underworldish "dirty epic", on and on and on feeling in "unspoken". It's the total absence of bass and the indie sound. Thank you for bringing back to life a genre that seemed to be dead in the water, almost killed by the boredom of uninspired samples and catchy tunes. You have made a believer out of me.
    • 1 of 1 users said yes
  3. JM
    Jun 1, 2003
    10
    A remarkable album, and far from boring. It is electronic music with soul, warmth, and melody. I highly recommend this to anybody with a taste for something new.
    • 1 of 1 users said yes
  4. LawrenceP
    May 27, 2005
    10
    Yes it is "as serious as your life". A must have in your collection.
    • 1 of 1 users said yes
  5. GerardJ
    Aug 1, 2007
    10
    Beautiful. Do I need to say more?
    • 1 of 1 users said yes
  6. stavyys.
    May 9, 2003
    0
    just plain boring :-( and without true emotions and fragility
    • 0 of 1 users said yes
  7. KidA
    Jul 10, 2006
    9
    Absolutely gorgeous
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  8. NineInchAndy
    Apr 25, 2003
    8
    I can forgive their brief car commercial stint... A decent album.
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  9. Flawedbeing
    Jun 9, 2003
    9
    One of those absolutely vital IDM albums that permanently leave an imprint on your mind, Rounds is a brilliant album composed of equally brilliant moments. Every one of the songs here is composed with a style that equally nods to Aphex Twin, trance, and an autumnal folk style that is absolutely unique to Rounds. About the only complaint that can be bandied about this album is that it doesn't stick around for long enough: during its running time it is pensive, melancholy, and hopeful, surprisingly managing to succeed at each without seeming overly stuffed. More than any Fridge (the band Kieran Hebden, who comprises 100% of Four Tet, is a part of) or other Four Tet record, Rounds is not to be missed out on.… Expand
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  10. braulioa
    May 24, 2003
    10
    hebden continues to amaze and stay ahead of other laptop noodlers. by turns enoesque lovely and free-jazz-cum-psych-rock frenetic, "rounds" requires real involvement by the listener to fully appreciate its delicacy and complexity.
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  11. Roaf
    Dec 8, 2006
    10
    Absolutely stunning! Though takes a number of listens to get your head around.
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  12. christophern
    May 27, 2003
    10
    Wonderful assortment of electronic music. Will be in my top 10 for the year.
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  13. ChristianC
    Jun 26, 2003
    10
    Essential electronic music. so easy to listen to. recognizable rythms, as well as intricacies that make headphones a must. a great cd!!!!
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  14. JeroenV
    Jul 14, 2003
    9
    Very intelligent electronic compilations...!
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  15. BryanC
    Nov 19, 2004
    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...
    • 0 of 1 users said yes
  16. ByronD
    Dec 6, 2005
    10
    Smoke out or trip to this album NOW. You will thank me.
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  17. KCH
    Oct 21, 2006
    10
    Groundbreaking, amazing, beautiful electronic music. But its much more than mere electronic music, its music to live life to.
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
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Metascore
89 out of 100

Universal acclaim - based on 26 Critics

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 26 out of 26
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 26
  3. Negative: 0 out of 26
  1. Playlouder
    90
    A beautiful, engaging, enchanting record.
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  2. Village Voice (Consumer Guide)
    91
    Charming, civilized, childish, Kieran Hebden imagines an aural space in which electronic malfunction is cute rather than annoying or ominous.
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  3. Magnet
    80
    With Rounds, Hebden has found the secret meeting place for man and machine; he uses his cunning to exploit it and all of its startling possibilities. [#59, p.94]
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