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Dust Image
Metascore
67

Generally favorable reviews - based on 13 Critic Reviews What's this?

User Score
8.3

Universal acclaim- based on 7 Ratings

  • Summary: The first true solo album for the Cypress Hill DJ includes vocal appearances by Amy Trujillo, Everlast, Josh Todd (Buckcherry), and Greg Dulli (Afghan Wigs).
Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 6 out of 13
  2. Negative: 1 out of 13
  1. The album's subtle build from bleak electronica to ethereal alternative rock is a stunning accomplishment; his productions haven't maintained this kind of flow since the first Soul Assassins disc.
  2. Dust is an atmospheric tour de force that doesn't just come from left field, it breaks through the outfield wall.
  3. Q Magazine
    80
    A rhythmic assurance helps Muggs navigate the flabby portentousness that has hampered Massive Attack of late. [Apr 2003, p.113]
  4. Blender
    60
    An ephemeral, genre-less mix of beat-driven mood music. [#15, p.127]
  5. A third of this record sounds like the Cocteau Twins covering Enya, and another third sounds like a trip-hop Blind Melon... But the other third is pure Muggs.
  6. Alternative Press
    60
    Much of Dust is nearly indistinguishable from the British trip hop Muggs' tripped-out productions helped inspire. [Apr 2003, p.82]
  7. It's an unrefined, poorly calculated mess.

See all 13 Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 2 out of 2
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 2
  3. Negative: 0 out of 2
  1. johhnym
    Jun 26, 2005
    10
    great!
  2. ErikT
    Aug 30, 2006
    10
    Wow! This is very good!