Animal Nature
by Escort
  • Record Label: Escort
  • Release Date: Oct 30, 2015
Metascore
68

Generally favorable reviews - based on 9 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 4 out of 9
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 9
  3. Negative: 0 out of 9
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  1. The Observer (UK)
    Nov 2, 2015
    60
    Inevitably, some of the studio tracks suffer by comparison; you can imagine Barbarians as an irresistible call to arms in a Brooklyn basement, but it falls a little flat here. But there’s nifty production work elsewhere.
  2. Q Magazine
    Oct 29, 2015
    60
    Second time around their disco shtick remains paramount but they've added traditional songwriting craft. [Dec 2015, p.106]
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  3. NOW Magazine
    Oct 29, 2015
    60
    A solid offering that could have been improved by swapping some of the remixes for the originals.
  5. The Guardian
    Oct 29, 2015
    60
    Escort’s sense of abandon never quite reaches the heights of their disco forebears, but closing track Dancer, recorded before an audience in Brooklyn, reveals them to be a formidable live prospect.
  6. DIY Magazine
    Oct 30, 2015
    40
    By playing it too safe, Animal Nature isn’t worth recommending. It’s just sort of fine and that won’t cut it.

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  1. pogopop77
    Nov 18, 2015
    7
    This is a pretty solid album -- as authentic and true to its original influences as you will find. If you already own their first album, thisThis is a pretty solid album -- as authentic and true to its original influences as you will find. If you already own their first album, this is a worthy follow up. If you are looking for something fresh to complement your collection of Chic, Skyy, or Change albums, this will fit the bill. The only downside is that it's not particularly inspired or original. If you are not already deep into the (neo-)disco style, there are better places to start.… Full Review »