The Inevitable End
by Röyksopp
Metascore
75

Generally favorable reviews - based on 21 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 13 out of 21
  2. Mixed: 8 out of 21
  3. Negative: 0 out of 21
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  1. NOW Magazine
    Dec 1, 2014
    60
    Even though the songs are full of warm analog synths, a strong sense of cold melancholy and anxiety permeates even the most upbeat electro-pop moments.
  2. Drowned In Sound
    Nov 10, 2014
    60
    Röyksopp have always married darkness to their beats, but here, across more than an hour, it’s too unremitting to welcome repeat listening.
  3. The Observer (UK)
    Nov 10, 2014
    60
    The Norwegian duo’s once naive sound has evolved to a smarter, more lyrically resonant electronica, and if it weren’t for a couple of whimsical ballads, this would be a powerful, cohesive goodbye.
  5. The Guardian
    Nov 6, 2014
    60
    The makers of Poor Leno and Remind Me are recognisably present, but so is the group that creates coffee-table electronica so ennui-laden that one feels the tiredness, boredom and despair descending as one listens.
  6. The 405
    Nov 6, 2014
    60
    There are lovely moments on this album, but often they are repeated far too many times and for far too long; it's a fatal mishandling of what could be a lithe and catchy collection of electro-pop.
  7. Pitchfork
    Nov 14, 2014
    59
    Despite capable guest vocalists, including Robyn herself, it's generally devoted to glossy, bittersweet electronic drifts that are too slow, too long, or too bland to hold interest for 60 minutes, though often unobjectionable in smaller servings.
  8. Consequence
    Nov 13, 2014
    58
    The Inevitable End doesn’t have too much to say that hasn’t already been said either by Röyksopp or their descendants. But when it does hit on something, it screams its lungs dry.
  9. New Musical Express (NME)
    Nov 17, 2014
    50
    It's the sound of a band once introspective but alive, now lost, depressed and completely unavailable.

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8.5

Universal acclaim- based on 46 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 40 out of 46
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 46
  3. Negative: 2 out of 46
  1. MattCody18
    Jan 25, 2015
    10
    Royksopp have released their best album yet, it's almost fitting that this is their grand finale of the album format. The album itself has atRoyksopp have released their best album yet, it's almost fitting that this is their grand finale of the album format. The album itself has at least 7 instant favorites, with Sordid Affair being my personal spotlight.

    T.I.E is nowhere near perfect, but regardless, in my opinion this album does warrant a 10. At first, I really didn't enjoy the album but after about the 4th replay, I really started to embrace most of the songs for what they really are: a bittersweet lullaby.

    If you've listened to previous Royksopp albums in the past and liked them, I highly recommend listening to The Inevitable End.    … Full Review »
  2. Frikomid
    Nov 12, 2014
    10
    Here they come again. They've put together the best of Junior and the best of Senior in one Double-Album. They even have collaborations withHere they come again. They've put together the best of Junior and the best of Senior in one Double-Album. They even have collaborations with Robyn, Susanne Sundfor and other incredible people who add a great "touch" to their music. I couldn't be more satisfied with T.I.E.… Full Review »
  3. Joffnatic
    Feb 2, 2023
    10
    This album has in the last 6 years never left my rotation. I'll never forget when I first discovered it in late 2016, and it truly changed theThis album has in the last 6 years never left my rotation. I'll never forget when I first discovered it in late 2016, and it truly changed the way I listened to music as a teenager back then.… Full Review »
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