Emotional Technology
by B.T.
  • Record Label: Nettwerk
  • Release Date: Aug 5, 2003
Metascore
61

Generally favorable reviews - based on 7 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 3 out of 7
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 7
  3. Negative: 0 out of 7
  1. Entertainment Weekly
    58
    He's too reserved as a solo performer to keep things interesting. [5 Sep 2003, p.77]
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  2. AllMusic
    60
    Just a shade less stunning than his last full-length, Emotional Technology at least establishes him as one of the better album constructors in the singles-driven world of dance.
  3. Urb
    80
    At seventy-eight minutes, Emotional Technology gets a bit long in the tooth, but you get the feeling that the myriad streams of sound that pass between (and through) his ears have finally nestled together in a grandiose manner he envisioned. [Sep 2003, p.99]
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  5. E! Online
    67
    BT's attempts at rock 'n' roll lead to schizophrenic sloppiness.
  6. Filter
    83
    ET streaks the gauntlet from breaks to hip-hop to trance and downtempo with seamless, soothing fluidity. [Oct 2003, p.90]
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  7. PopMatters
    40
    To be fair, there are a few club-friendly beats strewn about this album, but for the most part they're so candy-coated with a thick glaze of kiddie-friendly dance pop you'd hardly notice.
  8. Rolling Stone
    50
    [He brings] a real, radio-friendly pop element to electronic-based tunes he hopes will cross over.

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User Score
8.5

Universal acclaim- based on 10 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 9 out of 10
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 10
  3. Negative: 1 out of 10
  1. BrandonR
    Feb 24, 2006
    8
    In a way, it seems like BT was trying to reconstruct his last album but with a little more mainstream appeal. The results are mixed but over In a way, it seems like BT was trying to reconstruct his last album but with a little more mainstream appeal. The results are mixed but over all, it's a decent album.… Full Review »
  2. LucyPN
    Jan 27, 2006
    10
    The music of BT is something that you either get or don't get. This album is a little different from 'Movement in Stil Life'; The music of BT is something that you either get or don't get. This album is a little different from 'Movement in Stil Life'; but all the hallmarks are there - incredible attention to detail, crazy / inspired sample exploration, and the unconventional mixing of disparate elements to create something unique and beautiful. Maybe this album isn't for you; but really, who are you going to trust - the fans, or the E! franchise and the words, "Judge it by it's cover"?… Full Review »
  3. Smacky
    Nov 18, 2005
    1
    Please, please, please do yourself a favour and judge it by its cover.
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