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Generally favorable reviews - based on 14 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 10 out of 14
  2. Negative: 0 out of 14
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  1. Mojo
    Dec 12, 2011
    80
    Blissed-out analogue synths, the swell and drone of ambient rock and epic, beatless, drawn-out melodies characterize the debut. [Aug. 2011, p. 104]
  2. Sep 6, 2011
    80
    There's nothing blank, or bland for that matter, about it.
  3. Q Magazine
    Jul 28, 2011
    80
    Safe to say, it's one reassuringly cosmic listening experience. [August 2011, p. 113]
  4. Jun 30, 2011
    80
    It's the comedown after Power's other lot are done with their sensory assault, a perfect after-hours accompaniment for contemplation and restoration.
  5. Jun 30, 2011
    80
    While it may not be as primal as Street Horrrsing, or as concise as Tarot Sport, Blanck Mass's self-titled debut packs the same sort of punch, and that punch is one that goes directly to the gut.
  6. Jun 30, 2011
    77
    Blanck Mass is all about Power excavating new domains while still working within that great glut of voluminous space he's already mapped out.
  7. Jun 30, 2011
    75
    While Power exhibits his range in mood and melody on this self-titled debut, one can't help but wonder how much the album could have benefited from even the smallest touch of the rhythms that give his other outfit its vibrant energy.
  8. Jun 30, 2011
    70
    The fact that it turned out quite well makes that fact that much more satisfying, and elevates the album above mere curiosity to a possible road sign pointing towards Fuck Buttons' future material.
  9. Jun 30, 2011
    70
    Listening to this album suggests a universe of unheard information beyond the reach of understanding and perception, of phenomena both too brief and too enormous for us to comprehend.
  10. Jul 6, 2011
    66
    While I don't understand a lot of the decisions made on this record, it is still undeniably an exhibition of some of the best sonic control and sound shaping around.

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