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Metascore
80

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8.6

Universal acclaim- based on 5 Ratings

  • Summary: This is the fourth full-length release for the British electronic musician Paul Rose.
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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 6 out of 6
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 6
  3. Negative: 0 out of 6
  1. Mar 26, 2015
    81
    Scuba's music has always sounded wonderful--warm, rich, enveloping, ultra-vivid--but Claustrophobia feels like a major step up; the sonics are simply dazzling.
  2. Mar 26, 2015
    80
    On Claustrophobia, Scuba has created an engrossing long-player that's surprisingly more mode-y than moody.
  3. Mar 26, 2015
    80
    Claustrophobia feels richer and more worthy of exploring than the likes of ‘Hardbody’ or his Phenix releases.
  4. Mar 26, 2015
    70
    It's not the spartan techno of the early SCB records by any means, but the never-quite-convincing progressive window dressing has mostly been thankfully thrown out said window in favour of an approach that maintains big room impact without pandering to its more simplistic tropes.
  5. Apr 9, 2015
    70
    It's almost a back to basics approach.
  6. Apr 1, 2015
    70
    Instead of trying something new, he focuses on what he's good at, which makes Claustrophobia a lateral move rather than a step forward. It seems Rose is trying to recapture the brilliance of his peak-period work. In Claustrophobia's best moments, he does.

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 2 out of 2
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 2
  3. Negative: 0 out of 2
  1. Mar 31, 2015
    9
    This album is reminiscent of Scuba's earlier full length releases - namely, A Mutual Antipathy and Triangulation. Dark textures and richThis album is reminiscent of Scuba's earlier full length releases - namely, A Mutual Antipathy and Triangulation. Dark textures and rich undertones are back and a welcome change from his earlier full-length offering, Personality. Claustrophobia is an excellent listen. Expand
  2. Jul 3, 2015
    8
    This was the first time I have listened to an album by Scuba, and I must say it's impressive. It's too bad nobody pays attention toThis was the first time I have listened to an album by Scuba, and I must say it's impressive. It's too bad nobody pays attention to electronica like this. I mean, David Guetta? Really? Sheesh. Expand