II
by Moderat
Metascore
74

Generally favorable reviews - based on 30 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 23 out of 30
  2. Mixed: 7 out of 30
  3. Negative: 0 out of 30
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  1. Blurt Magazine
    Aug 22, 2013
    60
    Though some lyricless segments blur together, a few stand out.
  2. Q Magazine
    Aug 20, 2013
    60
    Infectious and effective as it is, Moderat II is never quite as overwhelming as it threatens to be. [Sep 2013, p.106]
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  3. Mojo
    Aug 13, 2013
    60
    It's a more downbeat affair than their 2009 debut and best envinced by the stuttering tech soul of Gita. [Sep 2013, p.95]
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  5. The Independent (UK)
    Aug 2, 2013
    60
    The trio's manipulation of euphoric rave dynamics on tracks like “Therapy” brings a fresh approach to a tried-and-tested form.
  6. Uncut
    Aug 1, 2013
    60
    Seductive, maybe--but it rather lacks character of its own. [Sep 2013, p.92]
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  7. Slant Magazine
    Aug 5, 2013
    50
    Just as their unique names have been combined to form a completely fatuous hybrid, Modeselektor and Apparat have almost completely negated each other's strengths.
  8. Fact Magazine (UK)
    Aug 23, 2013
    40
    The pacing is tentative, the tone one of suppressed pain, and the FX custom-designed to denote ‘meaningfulness’ or emotional sensitivity--all rustic organ sounds and tinkling guitar notes.

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8.4

Universal acclaim- based on 45 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 38 out of 45
  2. Mixed: 6 out of 45
  3. Negative: 1 out of 45
  1. WadeVS
    Aug 28, 2013
    8
    A very likely recommendation for a sunny Saturday afternoon. This is a band who knows what they are doing and regrettably seem overshadowed byA very likely recommendation for a sunny Saturday afternoon. This is a band who knows what they are doing and regrettably seem overshadowed by pastiche bands like Daft Punk. In my opinion Moderat offer something more legitimate than the likes of Daft Punk. A truly underrated gem of an album and band,… Full Review »
  2. cybr0n
    Aug 8, 2023
    9
    Moderat's Grand Opus. Everything just clicks here and you are sucked into an unbelievably melancholic yet upbeat experience the moment you press play.
  3. trmdyl
    Jul 20, 2020
    9
    So far, I consider this album their masterpiece. I loved III as a whole but here each track can be considered a strong single and highlySo far, I consider this album their masterpiece. I loved III as a whole but here each track can be considered a strong single and highly emotional while full of energy and upbeat beauty.… Full Review »
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