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Everything Ecstatic
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7.6

Generally favorable reviews- based on 22 Ratings

  • Summary: Kieran Hebden's fourth Four Tet album dispenses somewhat with the "folk" portion of his folktronica sound, resulting in a more beat-driven effort.

Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 28 out of 34
  2. Mixed: 6 out of 34
  3. Negative: 0 out of 34
  1. Tiny Mix Tapes
    100
    This is an awesome, magnificent, incandescent, trailblazing record.
  2. Dot Music
    90
    "Everything Ecstatic" pulses with imagination and subtle talent, choosing to follow a sweet technicolour road rather than take a harder, and far well trodden path.
  3. Mojo
    80
    It's a noticeably urban record, an irritated rebuttal to the notion that dance music is dead. [Jun 2005, p.98]
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  4. ShakingThrough.net
    76
    Everything Ecstatic doesn’t come together as solidly as prior Four Tet releases, but it unquestionably contains the blueprint for far greater explorations to come.
  5. Q Magazine
    70
    Immediately satisfying. [Jun 2005, p.120]
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  6. Stylus Magazine
    67
    Everything Ecstatic provides an enjoyable listen, but it also sounds as much like a groping as a declaration.
  7. Alternative Press
    40
    There's nothing on Everything Ecstatic the likes of Madlib haven't already done better. [Jul 2005, p.186]
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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 11 out of 14
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 14
  3. Negative: 2 out of 14
  1. SanY
    Feb 18, 2006
    10
    Four Tet is easily the world's most exciting electronic producer. "Everything Ecstatic" is an album that is incredibly technical and Four Tet is easily the world's most exciting electronic producer. "Everything Ecstatic" is an album that is incredibly technical and endlessly layered. "A Joy" is a prime example of this producer's talent for creating a masterpiece from slicing and dicing the most diverse genres. My favourite track of the album is the modest "Clouding," a warm firework display which inhabits the ill fitting mix of ethnic smash and comfortable flow which just encapsulates Four Tet's sound.… Expand
  2. andrewh
    Aug 31, 2005
    10
    Best Album Ever. Even better live.
  4. ElliottM
    Jul 18, 2005
    9
    I wasn't sure how I felt about this album when I first heard it, but having just seen him live and playing new material, this album has I wasn't sure how I felt about this album when I first heard it, but having just seen him live and playing new material, this album has suddenly come to life. I still like Rounds much more as a whole, though there are plenty of highlights on this album, particularly "Smile Around the Face," one of the very best songs he has ever done.… Expand
  5. ShowerOfKunst
    Jun 1, 2005
    8
    This is evolution, a record that has subtle references to his past work and looks to the future. There is no greater pleasure than seeing an This is evolution, a record that has subtle references to his past work and looks to the future. There is no greater pleasure than seeing an artist develop and anyone who desires music that floats along in the background can stick to Lemon Jelly. Sublime… Expand
  6. EvilTimmy
    Jun 4, 2005
    8
    While Everything Ecstatic isn't as accessible or as impressive as Rounds, it really isn't meant to be. There's much to be While Everything Ecstatic isn't as accessible or as impressive as Rounds, it really isn't meant to be. There's much to be gained from repeated listening, as there's a certain flow through the album that Rounds was lacking. Crank up your speakers and put this on repeat, and it'll hit you soon enough. However, if you want to introduce your friends to Four Tet, hand them Rounds before this.… Expand
  7. Adam
    Jun 2, 2005
    8
    I've had this disc for a couple-o-days and have dug it since the second listen. I like Rounds, but have mostly used it for pre-sleep I've had this disc for a couple-o-days and have dug it since the second listen. I like Rounds, but have mostly used it for pre-sleep hypnogogic journeys. Everything Ecstatic, on the other hand, is apartment cleaning music of the highest order -- it's fun and keeps you moving while leading your thoughts into unexpected places.… Expand
  8. CoryC
    Jul 4, 2005
    1
    Horrible. I wouldn't even download this for free.

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