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Déjà-Vu
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Mixed or average reviews - based on 25 Critic Reviews What's this?

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6.3

Generally favorable reviews- based on 44 Ratings

  • Summary: The first solo full-length studio release in over 30 years for the EDM music pioneer features guest appearances from Charli XCX, Mikky Ekko, Foxes, Kelis, Matthew Koma, Kylie Minogue, Sia, and Britney Spears.
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Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 5 out of 25
  2. Mixed: 16 out of 25
  3. Negative: 4 out of 25
  1. New York Daily News (Jim Faber)
    Jun 10, 2015
    80
    Like all the tracks here, the sound clearly channels the past, but only to buff it with a current sheen.
  2. The A.V. Club
    Jun 9, 2015
    67
    That contemporary approach to Déjà Vu’s sound keeps the album from being as fun as it should be.
  3. Mojo
    Jun 9, 2015
    60
    An album that plays too safe in its thirst for hits. [Jul 2015, p.110]
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  4. PopMatters
    Jun 19, 2015
    60
    Regardless of the overall quality, it’s nearly impossible to resist the urge to dance. And in that, Déjà Vu succeeds.
  5. The Line of Best Fit
    Jun 18, 2015
    50
    Expecting Moroder to reach the heights of "I Feel Love" is, of course, futile, and yes, after a few repeated plays you may find the odd track or two that stand out from the rest, but there’s little you’ll love to love here.
  6. The Telegraph (UK)
    Jun 16, 2015
    40
    The songs are weak, the sounds cheesily overfamiliar and a slightly second-rate string of collaborators (he wanted Lady Gaga and Rihanna but settled for Kylie Minogue and Britney Spears) fail to sprinkle the beats with any magic.
  7. Pitchfork
    Jun 18, 2015
    25
    For the most part, Déjà Vu is rickety and wholly unnecessary.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 7 out of 9
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 9
  3. Negative: 1 out of 9
  1. Outverb
    Jun 23, 2015
    10
    I've been a Giorgio Moroder fan for ages. He and Donna Summer defined an era. "I Feel Love" is a masterpiece.
    In Déjà-Vu the stellar    I've been a Giorgio Moroder fan for ages. He and Donna Summer defined an era. "I Feel Love" is a masterpiece.
    In Déjà-Vu the stellar foundations from the early days are all there, but there are up-to-date plot twists, and a batch of very talented guest vocalists. Great to dance to, or just to elevate your mood. Ciao Giorgio! Nice to have you back.    … Collapse
  2. KinkyKid
    Jun 8, 2017
    10
    Pure dance, exciting and fun. Giorgio Moroder never disappoint, I love this album. The collaborations are perfect and the production on point.Pure dance, exciting and fun. Giorgio Moroder never disappoint, I love this album. The collaborations are perfect and the production on point. Fresh and fun… Expand
  4. JJTorrens
    Mar 26, 2023
    10
    I love this album. Giorgio never disappoints.

    I don't understand the poor reviews.

    Definitely check this out.

    :)
  5. BabyGoonForever
    Jun 12, 2015
    8
    Underrated. This comeback should be appreciated for its sincerity and its genuine ability to make us wanna dance. Anyway I didn't get theUnderrated. This comeback should be appreciated for its sincerity and its genuine ability to make us wanna dance. Anyway I didn't get the cover featuring Britney Spears. It's the weak point of the overall album.… Expand
  6. HKBryce
    Jun 19, 2015
    7
    I raced to download this album, because it's Giorgio. Then I forgot about it before listening to it, coz I'm busy. Then I read some reviewsI raced to download this album, because it's Giorgio. Then I forgot about it before listening to it, coz I'm busy. Then I read some reviews and was surprised by the general lack of enthusiasm for this album. So I thought I'd better listen to it, and lo and behold, I quite like a bunch of this album. Giorgio is a legend and the tracks that are on point here are as exciting as anything else on the charts currently. Diamonds particularly is a little gem. Thanks Giorgio. For everything.… Expand
  7. mchlnglzvl
    Jun 16, 2015
    7
    The whole album sounds generic, but you just have to remind yourself that this man did it first and what you've last heard from him till nowThe whole album sounds generic, but you just have to remind yourself that this man did it first and what you've last heard from him till now and everything in between, is that everyone tries to be Moroder.… Expand
  8. ElroyRosenberg
    Jun 13, 2015
    2
    Awful. Not much more to say. The dark, pulsating sounds of bassy synths found in Moroder's old work have been replaced by sugar-coatedAwful. Not much more to say. The dark, pulsating sounds of bassy synths found in Moroder's old work have been replaced by sugar-coated production that, when not playing to all of the most clichéd conventions of modern-day "pop", is downright embarrassing. Moroder's brilliance has been taken over by the modern-day Top 40 music scene like a virus takes over a host cell. This album crushed me.… Expand

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