Hyperion
by Gesaffelstein
  • Record Label: Columbia
  • Release Date: Mar 15, 2019
Metascore
48

Mixed or average reviews - based on 4 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 0 out of 4
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 4
  3. Negative: 0 out of 4
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  1. Resident Advisor
    Apr 8, 2019
    58
    These tracks [with pop collaborations] amount to unremarkable radio fare and dilute the artistic voices of all involved. ... The instrumentals have more bite.
  2. Pitchfork
    Apr 8, 2019
    50
    If it seems unfair to judge Hyperion’s weaknesses against the work of Lévy’s supposed peers, it’s equally frustrating that he hasn’t yet given us a real idea of who he is as an artist.
  3. Under The Radar
    Apr 8, 2019
    45
    Advice for Gesaffelstein: ditch the singing guests, and experiment more with the danceable dimness.
  5. New Musical Express (NME)
    Apr 8, 2019
    40
    Despite some positives, Gesaffelstein isn’t able to recreate past glories, nor advance on them--or even successfully reinvent himself. By the end of it, you’re mostly left feeling confused and underwhelmed.

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User Score
7.2

Generally favorable reviews- based on 11 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 6 out of 11
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 11
  3. Negative: 0 out of 11
  1. naholos121
    Dec 29, 2019
    10
    Most people dislike it, but personally I love it. It's a great mixture of different genres brought together successfully.
  2. Amanda_Jade
    Oct 9, 2019
    10
    I love the mystery and darkness of this album, I see that many critics have not understood Gesaffelstein's work.
  3. amandajade
    May 15, 2020
    10
    Quite the contrary to their first studio album, for me, this album is much more introspective than the last. Maybe not all fans liked theQuite the contrary to their first studio album, for me, this album is much more introspective than the last. Maybe not all fans liked the style of Hyperion, but this album is certainly a psychological journey to hell, its overwhelming darkness and hopeless vibes make it unique and memorable. I see that those who have given him a regular score have not understood what Mike wanted to convey on this album.
    Best songs: Memora, Forever, Lost in the Fire and Humanity Gone.    … Full Review »
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