• Record Label: Warp
  • Release Date: Feb 25, 2014
Metascore
70

Generally favorable reviews - based on 15 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 8 out of 15
  2. Negative: 0 out of 15
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  1. Uncut
    Mar 7, 2014
    60
    As a whole, demanding of patience. [Apr 2014, p.78]
  2. Mar 4, 2014
    60
    The net result of the half-thoughts that make up the patten mythos throw the music into a certain light, depending on how it's received.
  3. Mar 4, 2014
    60
    ESTOILE NAIANT is perfectly pleasant while it’s playing, but you might not remember it so well afterwards.
  4. Feb 25, 2014
    60
    In patten’s world the fizz of intellect is an end in itself, rather than a means to some sort of insight. Which is enjoyable in moderation, but mostly just frustrating.
  5. Feb 25, 2014
    60
    An enigma made by a puzzle, ESTOILE NAIANT is as compelling and as unusual as the musician who refuses to tell you his name or show you his face.
  6. Feb 24, 2014
    60
    The album does tend to be more engaging than stifling, as well as a little more graceful, than previous releases from patten.
  7. Q Magazine
    Feb 24, 2014
    60
    Admittedly, there's a lack of shock here, but plenty of awe. [Mar 2014, p.119]

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