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8.2

Universal acclaim- based on 19 Ratings

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  1. Positive: 17 out of 19
  2. Negative: 0 out of 19
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  1. 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, 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. HighlightBeen 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 Expand
  2. Jul 12, 2018
    8
    The most homogenic and organic Thundercat album. A lot of creativity, daring, musicality, groove and virtuosity, which still remains in posteriour albuns.
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80

Generally favorable reviews - based on 21 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 16 out of 21
  2. Negative: 0 out of 21
  1. Dec 6, 2011
    80
    Several cuts are instrumental workouts, unpredictable and flagrantly noodle-y. Others venture into tranquil folk-soul and soft jazz-pop; for all the animated instrumental flexing on display, it's those atmospheric and simpler songs that move the most.
  2. Sep 26, 2011
    90
    What Thundercat has created with The Golden Age of Apocalypse is the sonic equivalent to a power-packed issue of Wax Poetics, bringing together several disparate elements of one nation under a groove to build a challenging and soulful playground for his indelible skills on the bass.
  3. Q Magazine
    Sep 22, 2011
    60
    Freaky electronica from West Coast bass maestro. [Oct 2011, p.130]