Apocalypse
by Thundercat
Metascore
83

Universal acclaim - based on 22 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 21 out of 22
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 22
  3. Negative: 0 out of 22
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  1. Slant Magazine
    Jul 8, 2013
    60
    Here Bruner again shows that he has the tools for crafting tuneful compositions, but presents little that's dynamic enough to anchor an entire album, resulting in innocuous background burbles that never come off as especially attention-grabbing.

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#57 Best Album of 2013
86
#86 Most Shared Album of 2013

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User Score
8.3

Universal acclaim- based on 32 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 28 out of 32
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 32
  3. Negative: 2 out of 32
  1. Andremax
    Jul 12, 2018
    9
    The most versatile Thundercat album, mixing organic and electronic with maestry. Creativity, daring, musicality, groove and virtuosity makesThe most versatile Thundercat album, mixing organic and electronic with maestry. Creativity, daring, musicality, groove and virtuosity makes presence start to end.… Full Review »
  2. CiphirSol
    Dec 3, 2014
    10
    Thundercat AKA Stephen Bruner is a longtime session musician who I believe is just now coming into his own and getting the attention heThundercat AKA Stephen Bruner is a longtime session musician who I believe is just now coming into his own and getting the attention he deserves. Fantastic album for studying, writing or otherwise doing something creative. It can fade into the background just as well as it can jump out and grab you.… Full Review »
  3. tequileros97
    Sep 22, 2013
    5
    This album doesn't feel as great as The Age of Apocalypse. His singing on most of his songs seem worse than on his previous album. There wereThis album doesn't feel as great as The Age of Apocalypse. His singing on most of his songs seem worse than on his previous album. There were only a small handful of tracks I enjoyed, like the closing track A Message for Austin. I would recommend listening to his first album before you check out this one.… Full Review »
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