EBM
by Editors
  • Record Label: PIAS
  • Release Date: Sep 23, 2022
User Score
5.5

Mixed or average reviews- based on 10 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 5 out of 10
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 10
  3. Negative: 4 out of 10
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  1. Ricko
    Oct 28, 2022
    8
    On first impressions, it sounds over produced but with repeated listens and using good speakers you can hear the good record underneath the production. While they've had plenty of good momoents, Editors have struggled to produce a start to finish great album since the departure of Chris Urbanowicz in 2012. This is possibly the closest they've come. There is a strong New Order vibe thatOn first impressions, it sounds over produced but with repeated listens and using good speakers you can hear the good record underneath the production. While they've had plenty of good momoents, Editors have struggled to produce a start to finish great album since the departure of Chris Urbanowicz in 2012. This is possibly the closest they've come. There is a strong New Order vibe that works well and I reckon this album will sound great live. Ironically, the album could do with some….editing with a number of tracks going on for a few minutes longer than necessary. Apart from that, a welcome return.… Expand
  2. Induced_Demand
    Oct 3, 2022
    8
    Wasn't sure at first, but after a few more tries with a decent pair of headphones I think it's one of their best. Excited to see how these faster/heavier tracks translate live.

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Metascore
72

Generally favorable reviews - based on 6 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 4 out of 6
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 6
  3. Negative: 0 out of 6
  1. musicOMH.com
    Sep 28, 2022
    70
    Not all their ventures are successful, but with a final play on words it’s more Power to Editors’ elbows, for once EBM takes a firm grip on its listener it does not let them go.
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  2. Mojo
    Sep 23, 2022
    60
    Editors have hatched a perturbed and maximalist affair whose thundering algorithms target the darkest, least inhibited corners of the dancefloor. [Oct 2022, p.90]
  3. Under The Radar
    Sep 23, 2022
    75
    EBM is a fine album and despite Smith’s predilection for dark portentous lyrics, it certainly sounds like the band had fun exploring the different possibilities the addition of Powers has afforded them.
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