The Rat Road
by SBTRKT
  • Record Label: Orchard
  • Release Date: May 5, 2023
User Score
7.4

Generally favorable reviews- based on 5 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 4 out of 5
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 5
  3. Negative: 0 out of 5
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  1. Lajaleaa
    Jun 1, 2023
    7
    In its way, the lack of concept works as a concept itself, specially because the complete project feels like a quick collection of unfinished voices and feelings. And even when there is something set to be explored, there is a high sense of disassociation or derealization. Like going high to work, this feels more like a quick exit to something that needed to happen, being a coolerIn its way, the lack of concept works as a concept itself, specially because the complete project feels like a quick collection of unfinished voices and feelings. And even when there is something set to be explored, there is a high sense of disassociation or derealization. Like going high to work, this feels more like a quick exit to something that needed to happen, being a cooler experience for the user than the customer.… Expand

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Metascore
78

Generally favorable reviews - based on 8 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 8 out of 8
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 8
  3. Negative: 0 out of 8
  1. AllMusic
    Sep 28, 2023
    70
    The Rat Road is the type of sprawling, inconsistent work that likely only its creator fully understands, but it contains several fascinating, inspired moments.
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  2. Resident Advisor
    May 10, 2023
    70
    Tightening up the chaos that blighted his sophomore record, The Rat Road doubles down on SBTRKT's multi-genre vision and pulls it off slightly better. His cocktail of pop and underground influences sounds more decisive and refined, though there are still moments that fizzle rather than ignite.
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  3. Pitchfork
    May 9, 2023
    73
    The Rat Road offers no easy answers and—frankly—not all that much easy listening. But if you’re looking for a sometimes baffling yet often entertaining adventure, The Rat Road delivers.
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