Sex & Food
by Unknown Mortal Orchestra
User Score
8.0

Generally favorable reviews- based on 40 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 34 out of 40
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 40
  3. Negative: 1 out of 40
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  1. Paulo_Jorge
    Apr 8, 2018
    6
    That's the first time that UMO disappointed me a little bit, their characteristical sound is still really present and really pleasing, however, I don't see much going on here, some songs sounds like different versions of their older ones, others hardly push the boundaries.
  2. AntonioUchoa
    Apr 9, 2018
    4
    Completely monotone, weak even if showing a good appeal in some of the lyrics. I would not call of an “inconsistent” record because of this empty environment and lack of personality. There are some tracks with a high-quality sound (American Guilty; The Internet of Love [That Way]).

    The first one with a heavy harmony, great verses and the frighten vocals on pre-chorus giving a sense of    Completely monotone, weak even if showing a good appeal in some of the lyrics. I would not call of an “inconsistent” record because of this empty environment and lack of personality. There are some tracks with a high-quality sound (American Guilty; The Internet of Love [That Way]).

    The first one with a heavy harmony, great verses and the frighten vocals on pre-chorus giving a sense of vulnerability that all of sudden is broken with more confidence and boldness on chorus. The lyrics are completely original evoking social reference (I guess; in relation to Charlottesville Nazi’s protests).

    Next, the illusions of being stuck with a love that is not real and heartbreaking. The track’s mood invite us to feel this sensation and navigate into a romantic scene with softy vocal and trippy chords. It is hallucinating and melodramatic as hell.

    “Sex & Food” did not bring up nostalgia of offer a 90s vibes (even if the aesthetic and context concept could be different [or I am just crazy], nonetheless, it can get you tired if you are thirsty for something more enthusiastic.

    Listen: American Guilty; The Internet of Love (That Way).    … Expand

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Metascore
75

Generally favorable reviews - based on 19 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 14 out of 19
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 19
  3. Negative: 0 out of 19
  1. No Ripcord
    May 22, 2018
    80
    Nielson is comfortable enough in his own songwriting to settle into airtight grooves--with the assistance of the clattering, shifty drums from his brother--and allow them to simmer for a few golden moments. His guitar playing is sensational, and his use of warping effects to achieve the right mix of tightness and sensitivity gets better with each UMO record.
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  2. The 405
    Apr 12, 2018
    75
    Sex & Food gives the audience a closer look at the chaos-wrapped disco frenzy inside Ruban’s mind.
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  3. Drowned In Sound
    Apr 10, 2018
    80
    Ultimately, Sex & Food is a very impressive record from not only Nielsen but also just to possess during these troubling times. There’s a lot to be scared about right now, but there’s also a lot out there to love, and thanks to UMO, we now have a soundtrack for that.
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