W:/2016ALBUM/
by Deadmau5
  • Record Label: Kobalt
  • Release Date: Dec 2, 2016
User Score
6.7

Generally favorable reviews- based on 37 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 23 out of 37
  2. Mixed: 10 out of 37
  3. Negative: 4 out of 37
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  1. Jukepl0x
    Dec 6, 2016
    6
    Being a HUGE mau5 fan, I found this album to be a bit underwhelming. It does however showcase his more experimental side, but it could have used a bit more time and care before release. The re-usage of the melody from the Cat Thruster song turned me away, and showed the rushed feel of the over all album. On the other hand, there are the songs like Snowcone, Welk Then and Let Go that I feelBeing a HUGE mau5 fan, I found this album to be a bit underwhelming. It does however showcase his more experimental side, but it could have used a bit more time and care before release. The re-usage of the melody from the Cat Thruster song turned me away, and showed the rushed feel of the over all album. On the other hand, there are the songs like Snowcone, Welk Then and Let Go that I feel were very strong on their own, but not enough to carry this album. Everything else is good, but not near the deadmau5 quality that I am use to.… Expand
  2. MacsMusic
    Jan 8, 2018
    6
    Lyrics-wise, there really isn't much to say about this album. The lyrics on "Let Go" work, but aren't striking or original. The real focus of the album, obviously, is the music. So the real question to ask is: is the music good? In my personal opinion, the music is OK. It isn't very hype or dance-able, with the focus on sounding super chill. The songs are too long to just causally put onLyrics-wise, there really isn't much to say about this album. The lyrics on "Let Go" work, but aren't striking or original. The real focus of the album, obviously, is the music. So the real question to ask is: is the music good? In my personal opinion, the music is OK. It isn't very hype or dance-able, with the focus on sounding super chill. The songs are too long to just causally put on and listen to at any random time. I can't picture me listening to this album unless I was reading a book or playing a casual video game. The music is well made with layers of depth, and good for just chilling out. Once more, the album is not badly made, it's just not very enjoyable.… Expand

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Metascore
63

Generally favorable reviews - based on 8 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 3 out of 8
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 8
  3. Negative: 1 out of 8
  1. AllMusic
    Feb 2, 2017
    70
    Fans will appreciate the new directions and there's enough on W:/2016ALBUM/ to introduce curious new listeners to the mutable world of the mau5.
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  2. Pitchfork
    Dec 16, 2016
    59
    Even on some of the stronger tracks, Zimmerman seems to be going through the motions.
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  3. The Observer (UK)
    Dec 12, 2016
    60
    When it’s good, it’s usually something that sounds like the luscious, clinical opener 4ware, or cow-brained stomper Three Pound Chicken Wing. Otherwise there are too many generic pompous 70s-prog synths grafted on to basic beats.
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