Enclosure
by John Frusciante
User Score
7.4

Generally favorable reviews- based on 15 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 10 out of 15
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 15
  3. Negative: 2 out of 15
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  1. Baro
    Jun 9, 2014
    10
    Really unusual album, memorable melodies and riffs over frantic drum and bass type percussion.
    And it works well, sounding soulful and not uncommercial. Could have been a hit if a few more people were aware of it.
  2. wooki
    May 5, 2014
    8
    Very strong album and far above the work he was doing post-Shadows Collide With People and before these electronic records. Enclosure sounds like a distillation of the recent electronic work he's been putting out - it's a honed and complex sound. To be fair, the album is a grower and needs repeated listens to really get used to, but is a very rewarding experience if one is willing toVery strong album and far above the work he was doing post-Shadows Collide With People and before these electronic records. Enclosure sounds like a distillation of the recent electronic work he's been putting out - it's a honed and complex sound. To be fair, the album is a grower and needs repeated listens to really get used to, but is a very rewarding experience if one is willing to commit to and give it some time and attention.… Expand

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Metascore
55

Mixed or average reviews - based on 9 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 1 out of 9
  2. Mixed: 8 out of 9
  3. Negative: 0 out of 9
  1. Classic Rock Magazine
    Dec 18, 2014
    60
    A bold endeavour, for sure, but it often sounds too busy for its own good. [Jul 2014, p.92]
  2. The Wire
    Jul 14, 2014
    40
    A sense of cluelessness pervades these songs, as though constructed without considering why or for whom they were intended. [Jun 2014, p.51]
  3. Mojo
    Jul 11, 2014
    60
    Textured electronica and crafted melodies make for a dense and absorbing effort. [Aug 2014, p.96]
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