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Universal acclaim- based on 69 Ratings
User score distribution:
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Positive: 60 out of 69
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Mixed: 5 out of 69
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Negative: 4 out of 69
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Nov 4, 2014This is the best electronic album of 2014. It's cohesive and sounds fresh and futuristic, seriously, i can't see anything topping this masterpiece. Now, can't wait to hear what he is gonna do with Björk. i'm superhyped by the incredibly talented Arca. God bless South american artists!
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Jan 28, 2015Best known for his critically acclaimed production on Kanye West’s Yeezus (2013) and FKA twigs’ EP2 (2013) and LP1 (2014)—as well as co-producing Björk’s ninth studio album Vulnicura (2015) Venezuelan producer Arca definitely knows how to contact electronic and robotic with organic and trap music that's definitely amazing
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Jul 30, 2015Arca's glossy, defined and thought provoking debut album is full of some very strong songs that make you want to dance, cry or feel good all at once. Although there are a couple duds on the record, (Family Violence and Promise) for the most part, this is an album that showcases Arca's talent and proves that Arca is one of the most progressive producers in the world right now.
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Nov 4, 2014One of the best albums of the year. Arca is of the best productor, of course. Working with Kanye West, FKA twigs and now Björk, makes of him the bestest. That's all.
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Jan 19, 2016I think that the EP's are better than this album, but Xen still is wonderful.
The album is a trip to the darkest sounds in music
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Jan 3, 2016This album is rather beautiful - it's welcoming, sexy, and, honestly, kind of belongs in a demented Disney movie. Each track sparkles and shines in its own odd ways. The second single, Thievery, is also a great cut for just letting loose and dancing to. Definitely a recommendation.
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Aug 14, 2017Arca is a highly acclaimed producer because of his works with other experimental artists like Björk and FKA twigs. But when you listen to his work you are entering to a new world of music
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Nov 4, 2021A veces sube, a veces decae, pero es un trabajo que se las arregla para mantenerse en pie.
Awards & Rankings
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MojoDec 17, 2014This is uneasy listening with little in the way of recognisable groove or plotting. [Jan 2015, p.94]
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The WireDec 15, 2014Shorn of vocals, Xen suffer the same fate as much beloved contemporary beat music, which is a kind of dazzling monotony. [Nov 2014, p.63]
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Q MagazineDec 8, 2014Everything's in flux, subject to change, but Xen is still a record of mood-altering substance. [Jan 2015, p.120]