The Host - The Host
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  • Summary: Producer Barry Lynn, who is better known under his Boxcutter alias, releases his first album under the Host name.

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  1. Positive: 7 out of 10
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 10
  3. Negative: 0 out of 10
  1. Resident Advisor
    Mar 29, 2012
    80
    For all its referential qualities, this is a record that is confident in its own distinct character.
  2. Exclaim
    Apr 10, 2012
    80
    This album strikes an intriguing, if slightly schizophrenic, balance between gently meandering almost-psychedelia and the restless rhythmic activity of recent dance styles.
  3. CMJ
    Mar 27, 2012
    80
    The result is honed and sophisticated, unique yet smartly referential.
  4. Tiny Mix Tapes
    Mar 30, 2012
    60
    Much like the surrounding semblance, densely concealed behind a name with clear sci-fi connotations, the music on The Host can be difficult to really get into.

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