TNGHT [EP]
by TNGHT
  • Record Label: Warp
  • Release Date: Jul 24, 2012
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83

Universal acclaim - based on 9 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 8 out of 9
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 9
  3. Negative: 0 out of 9
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  1. XLR8r
    Jul 26, 2012
    60
    For better or worse, TNGHT's objective for its debut EP is straightforward: to craft big beats. Sadly, this leaves Mohawke's noted penchant for sonic adventure really nowhere to be found.

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8.7

Universal acclaim- based on 41 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 36 out of 41
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 41
  3. Negative: 1 out of 41
  1. MusiclyMade
    Jul 29, 2012
    9
    TNGHT EP reaches stratospheric heights, devastating lows and throws a few body blows in between. Harsh, dissonant eletronics; hidden,TNGHT EP reaches stratospheric heights, devastating lows and throws a few body blows in between. Harsh, dissonant eletronics; hidden, modulated basslines and drums as hard-hitting as Ali create a whirlwind of fantasy that shows Lunice and HudMo really can strut their stuff when asked to.… Full Review »
  2. thatbennyguy
    Jul 30, 2012
    8
    TNGHT is a thoroughly bombastic and thrilling album, merging influences of the two producers Hudson Mohawke and Lunice to produce a thoroughlyTNGHT is a thoroughly bombastic and thrilling album, merging influences of the two producers Hudson Mohawke and Lunice to produce a thoroughly unique sound. Adapting Lex Luger's trap-rap stylings to the wonky/dubstep format may seem like a suicide mission to some, but the task is put into able hands. Hudson Mohawke's sonic escapism and bombast, combined with Lunice's innate penchant for hard-hitting beats and swaggering horn lines, makes for a kind of weird mixture that I initially found hard to swallow. But these bangers grow on you, from the obnoxious techno synths in the tumultuous "Goooo", to the repetitious yet infectious vocal line of the surreal "Higher Ground", to the thoroughly warbled vocal riff-line, shots, and **** of the high-flown "Easy Easy". However, Hudson tends to sacrifice his sonic adventurism for the swag know-how of Lunice's beats, preferring to take back-seat to Lunice's style in most songs. But the duo still maintains the heat right through this consistent album, which is deserving of its monstrous hype.… Full Review »
  3. clem666
    Mar 18, 2022
    6
    Interesting choice from the duo to offer this striking sixteen-minute long EP. From start to end we are entitled to crazy sounds and tones.Interesting choice from the duo to offer this striking sixteen-minute long EP. From start to end we are entitled to crazy sounds and tones. Both artists give the grittiest they can produce in order to craft what could be the best sample to a 2008 racing video game. The pace is terrific all along. Transitions are great but I found the climax of some tracks lack in grandeur and versatility. In overall this EP remains quite repetitive in its core formula, as crescendos laboriously go on and on without adding that much to the whole product. Certainly original but it could have been even more creative. I wish they had also explored softer, more contemplative and introspective approaches. Because what we have here is too often garish.… Full Review »
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