Until the Quiet Comes
by Flying Lotus
  • Record Label: Warp
  • Release Date: Oct 2, 2012
Metascore
83

Universal acclaim - based on 36 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 33 out of 36
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 36
  3. Negative: 0 out of 36
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  1. The Guardian
    Sep 28, 2012
    60
    FlyLo's albums tend to be slight, and this is no exception: these tracks feel less like fully fleshed-out compositions than lightly drawn sketches started, but not always finished, from a spontaneous jam session.
  2. The Wire
    Dec 5, 2012
    50
    Until the Quiet Comes is cluttered and schmaltzy. [Nov 2012, p.59]
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  3. Tiny Mix Tapes
    Oct 1, 2012
    50
    Until the Quiet Comes isn't bad, exactly. It's just definitely not good either.

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#52 Best Album of 2012

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User Score
8.2

Universal acclaim- based on 87 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 81 out of 87
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 87
  3. Negative: 4 out of 87
  1. DJ99X
    Oct 2, 2012
    9
    I was a bit worried when I read early comments on it being boring. Those people are morons. It's certainly not as grand as Cosmogramma and LosI was a bit worried when I read early comments on it being boring. Those people are morons. It's certainly not as grand as Cosmogramma and Los Angeles, but its certainly alot more intricate and well thought out. Some songs feel a tad too short, but I guess it keeps the album flowing, as it never becomes stagnant. The second half of the album is phenomenal, thanks to the guest vocals.… Full Review »
  2. BENNEB
    May 27, 2013
    10
    Well, this is a beautiful album. Although Cosmograma is more epic and adventurous, this record is more darker and dreamy. The whole album...isWell, this is a beautiful album. Although Cosmograma is more epic and adventurous, this record is more darker and dreamy. The whole album...is a dream. The beautiful dreamy themes and dark electronics makes this a super record which is a worth-buying.… Full Review »
  3. houseofhegira
    Oct 25, 2012
    9
    Halfway between the hazy soundscapes of 'Los Angeles' and the epic approach of 'Cosmogramma', FlyLo's newest album delivers what many fans ofHalfway between the hazy soundscapes of 'Los Angeles' and the epic approach of 'Cosmogramma', FlyLo's newest album delivers what many fans of the producer have been secretly desiring for years - a merge of his two best productions to date. Effortlessly stylish and multi-faceted, it's just the latest in a series of great releases from LA's own.… Full Review »
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