Blue Record [EP]
by Unknown Mortal Orchestra
Metascore
60

Mixed or average reviews - based on 7 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 2 out of 7
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 7
  3. Negative: 0 out of 7
  1. The Fly (UK)
    Oct 29, 2013
    80
    With psych bite and cosmic volume stripped away, Nielson’s brilliant, dextrous playing and addled lyrical bravery are illuminated brighter than ever.
  2. Magnet
    Dec 18, 2013
    65
    A showcase of clean, unadulterated guitar talent. [No. 105, p.59]
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User Score
7.6

Generally favorable reviews- based on 5 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 4 out of 5
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 5
  3. Negative: 1 out of 5
  1. TimNZ
    Jun 2, 2015
    9
    A little gem in my music collection, these stripped back versions of tracks from the album II are exactly that, raw versions of their fullA little gem in my music collection, these stripped back versions of tracks from the album II are exactly that, raw versions of their full length album songs, and probably sound as they did shortly after being written. To me that's part of their charm, and there's no doubting the pure musical talent in the 5 tracks. The first 3 stand out for me, I rate all my music I have time to listen to, and gave the first 3 tracks 5*, the remaining 2 I gave 4* (out of 5). I would love to get a vinyl copy of this EP! I have high hopes for the future of Unknown Mortal Orchestra… Full Review »
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