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Although its inspirations, musical and conceptual, trace as far back as Kraftwerk, The Complex serves as a reminder that modern devices and glistening production values can be applied to the most primal creative instincts, if utilized by the right -- blue -- hands.
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Fans of their live performances will appreciate its wall-to-wall rhythmic thrust and quirky textures, while aficionados and newcomers alike should welcome its surprising, seductive melodies and mature songwriting.
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Q MagazineAn engagingly quirky rock record. [Oct 2003, p.100]
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Rolling StoneChic Euro-techno atmospheres that won't wear off even after you've seen the live show. [1 May 2003, p.56]
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Very little of The Complex comes off as more than sophisticated videogame music, mainly because Blue Man Group is good at filling big spaces, but not at unearthing the small, precious pockets of stillness.
User score distribution:
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Positive: 4 out of 7
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Mixed: 2 out of 7
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Negative: 1 out of 7
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markpFeb 7, 2007
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JuneBMar 15, 2005Very diverse. A very high level of harmonic flow, something you can't capture Live.
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JoshHJun 15, 2003