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78 out of 100

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  • Summary: The seventh album for the experimental band is promised to include many kinds of synthesizers.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 16 out of 20
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 20
  3. Negative: 0 out of 20
  1. The Boston Phoenix
    100
    After a few listens, the entirely synthetic remainder that is Supreme Balloon is not merely a relief but a delight. If anything, the limitation of having no limitations has revealed Matmos as more skilled, stylish, and sculptural here than on any of their past releases--not to mention versatile.
  2. Tiny Mix Tapes
    90
    In synthesizers, Matmos have found their hearts; through old Cluster records, they've created one of the most pleasant surprises of the year.
  3. Q Magazine
    60
    The results remain defiantly out of the ordinary. [June 208, p.145]
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  1. Positive: 2 out of 2
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  1. Elliott
    10
    Love it, especially "Polychords" and the 24-minute title track.
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  2. FelipeP.
    10
    Fantastic and hypnotic sound!
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