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It's Album Time
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  • Summary: The debut full-length release for the Norwegian electronic producer features a guest appearance from Bryan Ferry.
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Johnny and Mary
Johnny's always running around Trying to find certainty He needs all the world to confirm That he ain't lonely Mary counts the walls Knows he tires... See the rest of the song lyrics
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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 27 out of 30
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 30
  3. Negative: 0 out of 30
  1. Resident Advisor
    Apr 9, 2014
    90
    Given the ubiquity of some of this material, It's Album Time is a little tricky to assess on its own merit. But with tracks like "Delorean Dynamite," "Johnny And Mary," and "Old Joy," there are certainly plenty of grandiose stretches to keep us satisfied.
  2. The Line of Best Fit
    Apr 3, 2014
    90
    It’s not just Album Time, it’s crazy psychedelic hoo-ha time, and it sounds pretty damn fine.
  3. Pretty Much Amazing
    Apr 21, 2014
    83
    It’s Album Time is a lock-tight demonstration of how crucial time is in the cultivation process. As a result, Todd Terje curated one of the most enjoyable albums that will cross our desk this year.
  4. DIY Magazine
    Apr 4, 2014
    80
    He sounds soft, restrained and beautiful.
  5. Paste Magazine
    Apr 8, 2014
    80
    His debut may have taken a decade to gestate, but we’ll probably still be unpacking its innovative grooves in another.
  6. The Observer (UK)
    Apr 7, 2014
    80
    In short, if you fell out of love with dance music at the end of the 1990s, this may be the record to get you back in front of the big speakers.
  7. PopMatters
    Apr 9, 2014
    50
    It’s Album Time is a great casual listen, but it’s obvious from its highlights that Terje is capable of even greater highs.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 8 out of 9
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 9
  3. Negative: 0 out of 9
  1. danceordie
    Apr 8, 2014
    10
    Wow. This album just blew me away. Fantastic production and the beats are smart. It has some of the most memorable songs of the year. Well done, Todd!
  2. AcePhoenix007
    Apr 11, 2014
    10
    Todd Terje has really done a magnificent job with this electronic/nu-disco record out of Olsen Records. All of the songs on the album wereTodd Terje has really done a magnificent job with this electronic/nu-disco record out of Olsen Records. All of the songs on the album were done very well, including "Alfonso Muskedunder", "Inspector Norse", "DeLorean Dynamite", and "Leisure Suit Preben". Featuring mixtures of synthjazz, jazz fusion, nu-disco, and bossa nova throughout the album, Todd has really re-defined the electronic music genre with this record. I think everyone should take a listen to this great album and see what real music really is. A true masterpiece and a solid 10/10, in my opinion. Well done, Mr. Terje.… Expand
  4. adhamhany
    Apr 12, 2014
    10
    I listened to his track released last year (Strandbar - disko), and i really liked it. So i was pretty excited for his debut album, whichI listened to his track released last year (Strandbar - disko), and i really liked it. So i was pretty excited for his debut album, which includes a shorter version of his single.

    It's better than i expected it to be. This is one of the most exciting electronic albums in a very long time. I love how varied the styles are. The production is impeccable. I love every minute of it, and will probably be listening to it for a long time.    … Expand
  5. 2hip2beahipster
    Apr 13, 2014
    9
    Is every track on here perfect? No. There are a few skippers, tracks don't exactly hit the mark at first. However, with all great albums, theIs every track on here perfect? No. There are a few skippers, tracks don't exactly hit the mark at first. However, with all great albums, the tracks that you simply dismissed at first eventually become some of your favorites, or maybe more appreciated once you continue to listen to the album and become more accumulated with the artist or the album as a whole. For lack of a better term, there are some absolute bangers on here. Songs that you can turn on when in a car with friends or just by yourself, crank up to 10, and just have a great time. Those tracks, for me are "Inspector Norse" "Strandbar" "Dolorean Dynamite" and "Preben goes to Acapulco". The tracks "Oh Joy" and "Alfonso Muskedunder" are also great electronic tracks. The thing with this album is if even if you're not into electronic music you can appreciate and even love some of the tracks on here. These tracks are just fun, simple as that. Great album by Mr. Terje.… Expand
  6. DiscoNesi
    Apr 22, 2015
    9
    If you listen to this album, and don't have a smile on your face by the end, you probably need to be on medication. While almost childish inIf you listen to this album, and don't have a smile on your face by the end, you probably need to be on medication. While almost childish in nature at points, the album shows a wide variety of complex rhythms and timing. The sounds selected are unique and fulfilling. I just saw his set at Coachella weekend 2 and it was a top 5 show of the weekend. You could tell he wanted to create a real show for his fans, and he knocked it out of the park!!… Expand
  7. OsianLewisBlog
    Aug 26, 2014
    8
    My Review of Todd Terje's 'It's Album Time'.

    I describe it as 'A Mind-Blowing Experiment in Music for Music's Sake'.    My Review of Todd Terje's 'It's Album Time'.

    I describe it as 'A Mind-Blowing Experiment in Music for Music's Sake'.

    http://osianlewis.blogspot.co.uk/2014/08/todd-terje-its-album-time-mind-blowing.html    … Expand
  8. Scooter4849
    Apr 23, 2014
    6
    This album is pretty scatterbrained and long winded at times, even underwhelming for the most part, the track Johnny and Mary for example.This album is pretty scatterbrained and long winded at times, even underwhelming for the most part, the track Johnny and Mary for example. Despite this, there are some really top notch dance grooves and jams here, and i'm really digging the vintage sort of flare going on. It's an album, to me at least, that has some very high highs, but some pretty low lows.… Expand

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