Electrophonic Chronic
by The Arcs
  • Record Label: Concord
  • Release Date: Jan 27, 2023
User Score
7.6

Generally favorable reviews- based on 5 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 4 out of 5
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 5
  3. Negative: 0 out of 5
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  1. imthenoob
    Jan 31, 2023
    10
    I can understand why it wasn't released for so long but man, I wish this had come out sooner. It's such a brilliant album. Everyone is firing on all cylinders.

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Metascore
82

Universal acclaim - based on 7 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 7 out of 7
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 7
  3. Negative: 0 out of 7
  1. AllMusic
    Feb 10, 2023
    70
    Electrophonic Chronic plays like an old-fashioned long-player instead of a stack of 45s, a heady experience that nevertheless is anchored in R&B. Maybe the thrills aren't as immediate as they are on Yours, Dreamily, yet the free-floating psychedelic soul is alluring, as well as a worthy tribute to Swift.
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  2. The Observer (UK)
    Jan 30, 2023
    80
    So while this endeavour can’t help but be tinged with deep bittersweetness, Electronic Chronic really exudes the warmth of a band tinkering about in their studio.
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  3. Mojo
    Jan 26, 2023
    80
    Elements of deep soul and space-age pop combine to create a retro-futurist vibe, songs sounding instantly familiar but slightly fried, as if beamed in from other worlds. [Feb 2023, p.84]
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