The Golden Age of Apocalypse
by Thundercat
Metascore
80

Generally favorable reviews - based on 21 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 16 out of 21
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 21
  3. Negative: 0 out of 21
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  1. Q Magazine
    Sep 22, 2011
    60
    Freaky electronica from West Coast bass maestro. [Oct 2011, p.130]
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  2. Dusted Magazine
    Aug 30, 2011
    60
    Bruner has some pretty sweet, vibey chops that he deploys sporadically here. If cultivated, he could deliver that skewed-fusion, weed hazed love letter he's attempted here. In the meantime, best to let him noodle it out on his own.
  3. Slant Magazine
    Aug 29, 2011
    60
    A little muscle, and maybe even a little heavy-metal menace, would have balanced the album out nicely.
  5. Uncut
    Aug 26, 2011
    60
    Both fierce and mellow, this is smooth-jazz with an alluringly punky heart. [Sep 2011, p.96]
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  6. The Guardian
    Aug 25, 2011
    60
    His mellifluous style, best exemplified on Boat Cruise and Jamboree, ebbs and flows without ever letting go of the groove. A bit like Jaco Pastorius in a space suit.

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8.2

Universal acclaim- based on 19 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 17 out of 19
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 19
  3. Negative: 0 out of 19
  1. Calciferus
    Jun 3, 2013
    9
    Been nearly two years since its release, and I'm still playing it on my stereo till this day. The bassist of Suicidal Tendencies, underBeen nearly two years since its release, and I'm still playing it on my stereo till this day. The bassist of Suicidal Tendencies, under moniker Thundercat, released his album on 2011. Unlike any sort of jazz I've listened before, The Golden Age of Apocalypse sets off a cosmic, sonic and electrifying vibe. It's a strong, bass centric jam that would soothed the tensest minds. Highlight tracks: Fleer Ultra, Jamboree, For Love I Come, Daylight… Full Review »
  2. Andremax
    Jul 12, 2018
    8
    The most homogenic and organic Thundercat album. A lot of creativity, daring, musicality, groove and virtuosity, which still remains inThe most homogenic and organic Thundercat album. A lot of creativity, daring, musicality, groove and virtuosity, which still remains in posteriour albuns.… Full Review »
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