Dirty Projectors
by Dirty Projectors
  • Record Label: Domino
  • Release Date: Feb 21, 2017
User Score
7.9

Generally favorable reviews- based on 67 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 56 out of 67
  2. Mixed: 7 out of 67
  3. Negative: 4 out of 67
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  1. Music_Observer
    May 14, 2017
    6
    The uplifting choruses and Longstreth’s tasteful melodic writing couldn’t overcome the uneasiness and instability that the overwhelming electronic textures provided, and only a couple of good songs came out atop the wash. My Score: 105/180 (Okay) = 5.8/10
  2. KinVy
    Mar 24, 2017
    9
    I loved this record from my first listen - dense, layered production with some beautiful songwriting and the occasional piece of inventive lyricism. By no means is it perfect: the production occasionally takes too much focus, leaving some songs feeling underwhelming; however this is an album that I enjoy so much in part because of its imperfections, not in spite of them.
  3. a_straats
    Feb 27, 2017
    9
    This album is a new style, and it works well. Some new classics like I see you and Death Spiral, plus the singles. I can't wait to hear the songs he left off the album, that will hopefully be on a EP soon enough. Can't wait to hear what's next!
  4. jotaeseche
    Feb 22, 2017
    9
    Glitchy, utterly experimental, raw, vulnerable and (most of all) constantly engaging and fun, Dirty Projectors finds David Longstreth at the edge of his musical and artistic capacities. Fantastic record!

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Metascore
77

Generally favorable reviews - based on 32 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 25 out of 32
  2. Mixed: 7 out of 32
  3. Negative: 0 out of 32
  1. The Wire
    Aug 8, 2017
    50
    When he muses on ideal love it comes off like How To Dress Well with a bit of a John Mayer wink--Vulnicura this ain’t. Longstreth is a talented producer and arranger and it shows here. ... Shame about the lyrics. [May 2017, p.59]
  2. No Ripcord
    Mar 20, 2017
    50
    Dirty Projectors ultimately leaves one too puzzled to empathize with apart from letting out a false, mouth-gaping awe.
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  3. PopMatters
    Mar 13, 2017
    70
    The main highlights are in the first half.
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