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79 out of 100

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9.0 out of 10

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  • Summary: Well, they certainly aren't the most prolific of artists, but the acclaimed Scottish electronica duo of Michael Sandison and Marcus Eoin finally return with a third album.

Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 25 out of 30
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 30
  3. Negative: 0 out of 30
  1. Urb
    100
    The Campfire Headphase is enough of a genre bender to finally introduce this music to a well-deserved new audience. [Dec 2005, p.94]
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  2. Stylus Magazine
    91
    This record contains some of the most astounding music that Boards Of Canada have ever composed.
  3. The Guardian
    60
    Despite its lengthy gestation period, there is more than a hint of deja vu about The Campfire Headphase.

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  1. Positive: 31 out of 32
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 32
  3. Negative: 0 out of 32
  1. mtofer
    10
    What is everybody talking about? this album is somehow a movie made with music, how the f****? really amazing. They have a very deep connection with nature and life which of course makes them sound so beautifully different.… Expand
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  2. ThomasH.
    10
    Stunning record! One of the best albums I've ever heard!
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  3. EirikS
    4
    Had expected so much more.
    • 0 of 1 users said yes

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