Unpatterns - Simian Mobile Disco
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69 out of 100

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7.9 out of 10

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  • Summary: James Ford and Jas Shaw's third studio album as Simian Mobile Disco is a mix of house and techno electronic music.

Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 17 out of 25
  2. Mixed: 8 out of 25
  3. Negative: 0 out of 25
  1. XLR8r
    May 14, 2012
    90
    What they discovered lies beyond DJ mixes and radio rotations; it's their magnum opus.
  2. Resident Advisor
    Jun 8, 2012
    80
    Unpatterns is very now, yet by employing key electronic music touchstones it sounds classic as well.
  3. All Music Guide
    Jul 25, 2012
    80
    In terms of popularity, the album is not likely to rival Attack Decay Sustain Release. It's not as novel, either, but it's exceptionally crafted.
  4. Mojo
    Jul 18, 2012
    60
    This is SMD's deepest, moodiest record to date. [Jun 2012, p.85]
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  1. no1onthecorner
    10
    Just amazing. Highlights include I waited for you, Interference, and Put your Hands together. I waited for you, Interference, and Put your hands together are all very dance/club friendly.… Expand
  2. jmcpIII
    9
    Excellent album. It took its time to really build up each track but yet didn't seem to drag on like a LOT of dance albums (52 minutes went by fast). It ebbed and flowed quite nicely. The LP packaging is awesome as well. "Your Love Aint Fair" is my favorite track on the album. The synth track on that song alone was worth the price of the album.… Expand

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