A Humdrum Star
by GoGo Penguin
Metascore
78

Generally favorable reviews - based on 9 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 7 out of 9
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 9
  3. Negative: 0 out of 9
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  1. Blurt Magazine
    Feb 13, 2018
    60
    The results come off like the soundtrack to an imaginary video game, one where environmental exploration is more important than staying on task.
  2. Q Magazine
    Feb 9, 2018
    60
    Their latest is in constant motion. [Mar 2018, p.108]
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8.3

Universal acclaim- based on 10 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 9 out of 10
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 10
  3. Negative: 0 out of 10
  1. Ricko
    Jul 31, 2019
    8
    Incredibly easy to listen to and a record that you need to listen to rather than read about. At its best, "Humdrum Star" is sublime. "v2.0"Incredibly easy to listen to and a record that you need to listen to rather than read about. At its best, "Humdrum Star" is sublime. "v2.0" impressed me but I think this is a more ambitious record. "Raven", "Window" and "Bardo" are the standout tracks for me.… Full Review »
  2. RPF
    Dec 17, 2020
    9
    GoGo Penguin's best album. Certainly the Radiohead of British Jazz! The standout for me is the drumming. it is perfection, incrediblyGoGo Penguin's best album. Certainly the Radiohead of British Jazz! The standout for me is the drumming. it is perfection, incredibly complicated beats joined by the incredible double bass playing. The musicianship of this band is incredible. This band have created an amazing hybrid in the musical space. Well done to them! Tracks that stand out: "Raven", "Window" and "Transient state"… Full Review »
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