Chaosmosis
by Primal Scream
User Score
7.3

Generally favorable reviews- based on 15 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 11 out of 15
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 15
  3. Negative: 1 out of 15
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  1. JOHNxEIRE
    Apr 8, 2016
    4
    Do not judge an album by its cover. Because 'Chaosmosis' in the military font is misleading; this is no XTRMNTR follow-up and on this album Bobby Gillespie in his Davy Crockett raccoon hat is no king of the wild frontier....

    But then I suppose the only real surprise is how this group go it so right back then?! Mani must have literally kicked the door in with a suitcase full of sick    Do not judge an album by its cover. Because 'Chaosmosis' in the military font is misleading; this is no XTRMNTR follow-up and on this album Bobby Gillespie in his Davy Crockett raccoon hat is no king of the wild frontier....

    But then I suppose the only real surprise is how this group go it so right back then?! Mani must have literally kicked the door in with a suitcase full of sick basslines swearing profanities because they are otherwise devoid of the attitude that for a brief moment in primal scream's history gave them a real edge.    … Expand
  2. frankrog29
    Jun 27, 2016
    7
    One of the songs on Chaosmosis is called "100% or Nothing". This title is a good description of Primal Scream's work ethic. With each album they go after a new style with gusto and the results are usually good. Chaosmosis is an unabashed pop album, and it's a good one at that. However, though Primal Scream's enthusiasm is high, the new style is lacking in adventurousness andOne of the songs on Chaosmosis is called "100% or Nothing". This title is a good description of Primal Scream's work ethic. With each album they go after a new style with gusto and the results are usually good. Chaosmosis is an unabashed pop album, and it's a good one at that. However, though Primal Scream's enthusiasm is high, the new style is lacking in adventurousness and experimentation. Longtime fans will enjoy the personal nature of Bobby Gillespie's lyrics in some of the songs, particularly "Autumn in Paradise", which is upbeat yet poignant. However, the album has a dearth of outstanding tracks, so probably only Primal Scream completists will get excited this time around.… Expand

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65

Generally favorable reviews - based on 25 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 9 out of 25
  2. Mixed: 16 out of 25
  3. Negative: 0 out of 25
  1. Paste Magazine
    Mar 25, 2016
    57
    Chaosmosis, though full of small pleasures, will undoubtedly go down as a minor work in the Scream discography. Primal Scream’s best records dissolved genres together like potions; Chaosmosis seems happy just to ride out the groove.
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  2. The Quietus
    Mar 25, 2016
    40
    There was a time when Primal Scream were considered essential, an acclaimed element of the indie rock landscape, and more than anything, Chaosmosis simply confirms that those days remain firmly in the past.
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  3. Spin
    Mar 23, 2016
    60
    The sonics find themselves not proving enough either. They’re free, to do what they want, any old time. And it costs them.
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