Arca
by Arca
  • Record Label: XL
  • Release Date: Apr 7, 2017
Metascore
87

Universal acclaim - based on 20 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 19 out of 20
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 20
  3. Negative: 0 out of 20
Buy Now
Buy on
  1. The Observer (UK)
    Apr 10, 2017
    60
    Words make Arca’s tense, sad hyper-modernity a little more accessible, if no less strange.

Awards & Rankings

15
#15 Best Album of 2017
38
#38 Most Discussed Album of 2017

User Reviews

All reviews »
User Score
8.3

Universal acclaim- based on 251 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 216 out of 251
  2. Mixed: 14 out of 251
  3. Negative: 21 out of 251
  1. andrevictor
    Apr 13, 2017
    10
    This will probably be one of the truest and most sentimental albums you'll hear this year 2017. Mystery, chaos, love, betrayal are some of theThis will probably be one of the truest and most sentimental albums you'll hear this year 2017. Mystery, chaos, love, betrayal are some of the sentiments addressed in one of the greatest works ever produced by the Arca. His music transcends, allowing the listener to travel in the troubled world of Alejandro Ghersi. There are 13 songs well done with great caution, bringing a musical minimalism. And as always, Arca comes out in front and shows a masterpiece.… Full Review »
  2. Frutuosodiogo
    Apr 8, 2017
    6
    I really tried to like him, because I like his work with Björk. But no, I think he is overrated. The music doesn't make sense and to me soundsI really tried to like him, because I like his work with Björk. But no, I think he is overrated. The music doesn't make sense and to me sounds like some empty noises with no connection. I could enjoy two or three songs, though.… Full Review »
  3. Evic21
    Apr 8, 2017
    10
    This album is the perfect mesh between 'Xen' and' Mutant'. The industrial thrusts are still there and so are the classical music twists, butThis album is the perfect mesh between 'Xen' and' Mutant'. The industrial thrusts are still there and so are the classical music twists, but with the added lyrical element, there seems to be something profoundly grounding and self aware that his first two albums didn't quite capture. This feels personal, wounded and broken while also evoking a new sense of freedom.… Full Review »
See all user reviews »